CVE-2025-13576: code-projects Blog Site · Improper Authorization
Affects code-projects Blog SiteSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects Blog Site | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict access to the /admin.php endpoint using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN-only access to limit exposure.
- Deploy and configure a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block unauthorized requests targeting the admin interface.
- Conduct a thorough code review of the authorization logic in /admin.php and related endpoints to identify and remediate access control flaws.
- Monitor web server logs and application logs for unusual or unauthorized access attempts to administrative functions.
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative access to add an additional security layer.
- Engage with the vendor or community to obtain or develop patches and apply them promptly once available.
- Educate administrators and developers about secure coding practices, especially regarding authorization checks.
- Consider isolating the blogging platform in a segmented network zone to limit lateral movement if compromised.
- Regularly update and patch all related software components to reduce the attack surface.
- Prepare an incident response plan specific to web application compromises to enable rapid containment and recovery.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in code-projects Blog Site 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /admin.php. Performing manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Multiple endpoints are affected.