CVE-2025-6846: code-projects Simple Forum · SQL Injection
Affects code-projects Simple ForumSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects Simple Forum | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should involve disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable /forum_viewfile.php endpoint, especially the 'Name' parameter, through web application firewalls (WAF) or reverse proxies with SQL Injection detection rules. 2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied parameters, particularly the 'Name' argument, using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent injection. 3. If possible, upgrade to a patched version of Simple Forum once available or consider migrating to alternative forum software with active security support. 4. Conduct thorough security audits and penetration testing on the forum application to identify and remediate other potential injection points. 5. Monitor web server and database logs for suspicious queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Employ network segmentation to isolate the forum server from sensitive internal systems to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of SQL Injection and ensure timely application of security updates. 8. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing strict allowlists for acceptable 'Name' parameter values if feasible.
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects Simple Forum 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /forum_viewfile.php. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.