CVE-2025-8859: code-projects eBlog Site · Unrestricted Upload
Affects code-projects eBlog SiteSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% 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 11 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects eBlog Site | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include disabling or restricting the file upload functionality in the /native/admin/save-slider.php module until a secure patch or update is available. 2. Implement strict server-side validation and sanitization of all uploaded files, including checking file types, extensions, MIME types, and scanning for malicious content. 3. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts targeting this endpoint. 4. Restrict file upload directories with proper permissions to prevent execution of uploaded files, e.g., disabling script execution in upload folders. 5. Monitor web server logs for unusual upload activity or access patterns to detect exploitation attempts early. 6. If possible, isolate the eBlog Site server from critical internal networks to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on file upload mechanisms to identify similar weaknesses. 9. Educate administrators about the risks of unrestricted uploads and ensure secure configuration management practices are followed.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in code-projects eBlog Site 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /native/admin/save-slider.php of the component File Upload Module. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.