CVE-2025-8501: code-projects human_resource_integrated_system Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-8501 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in code-projects human_resource_integrated_system. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-08-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in code-projects Human Resource Integrated System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /insert-and-view/action.php. The manipulation of the argument content leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.