CVE-2025-8174: code-projects Voting System candidates_add.php unrestricted upload

Published Jul 26, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Voting System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/candidatesadd.php. The manipulation of the argument photo leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Code-projects Voting System
Fabian Voting System=1.0

Event History

Jul 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 16, 58473
Event
via NVD·01:42 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8174?

CVE-2025-8174 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8174?

To fix CVE-2025-8174, implement restrictions on file uploads in the /admin/candidates_add.php functionality.

3

What does CVE-2025-8174 affect?

CVE-2025-8174 affects the code-projects Voting System 1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8174?

CVE-2025-8174 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability.

5

How can CVE-2025-8174 be exploited?

CVE-2025-8174 can be exploited remotely by manipulating the photo argument in the upload functionality.

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