Is CVE-2025-9475 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-9475 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-9475 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-9475 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-9475?

CVE-2025-9475 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-9475

CWE-284Published: August 26, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Information System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /Admin_Dashboard/process/editemployee_process.php. This manipulation of the argument employee_file201 causes unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Human Resource Information System 1.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the editemployee_process.php file. Remote attackers can exploit this to upload and execute malicious files. The critical CVSS score indicates a high risk of total system takeover.

Public exploit code is available, but the vulnerability is not in KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Implement strict file type and extension filtering on all upload endpoints. Ensure the application is not running with excessive privileges and restrict access to the administrative dashboard.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-9475 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.