Unrestricted Upload in Projectworlds Library System Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2025-13573

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Projectworlds

Status
Can Pass Malicious Payloads
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-13573?

A vulnerability has been identified in Projectworlds Advanced Library Management System, allowing attackers to upload malicious payloads through the /add_book.php file. This weakness stems from improper validation of the input for the 'image' argument, leading to unrestricted file uploads. The remote attack vector increases the potential risk, as malicious entities can exploit this flaw to execute harmful scripts. The exploit details have been made public, emphasizing the need for immediate attention and remediation by users of the affected version.

Affected Version(s)

can pass malicious payloads 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-13573 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.333337
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.333337
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.698646
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

GYSakura (VulDB User)
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