Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in Code-Projects Voting System
CVE-2025-8174

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Code-projects

Status
Voting System
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8174?

A vulnerability exists in Code-Projects Voting System 1.0 that permits an unrestricted file upload through the 'photo' argument in the /admin/candidates_add.php file. This flaw may enable attackers to upload malicious files remotely, posing significant risks to system security. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, making systems vulnerable to potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Voting System 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-2025-8174 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.317588
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.317588
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.621586
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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

iC0rner (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-8174 : Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in Code-Projects Voting System