CVE-2025-14885: SourceCodester Client Database Management System · Unrestricted Upload
Affects SourceCodester Client Database Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% 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 18 Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodester Client Database Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations using SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0 should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately restrict file upload functionality by enforcing strict server-side validation of file types, sizes, and content to prevent malicious uploads. 2) Implement application-layer controls such as whitelisting allowed file extensions and MIME types, and scanning uploaded files for malware. 3) Isolate the upload directory with minimal permissions and disable execution rights to prevent uploaded files from being executed as code. 4) Monitor logs for unusual upload activity or access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts. 5) If available, apply vendor patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they are released. 6) Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting file upload abuse. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on file upload mechanisms. 8) Educate system administrators about the risks of unrestricted uploads and ensure secure configuration management. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on practical controls tailored to the vulnerability's nature and the affected component.
Description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /user_leads.php of the component Leads Generation Module. Executing manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.