Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in code-projects Hospital Management System
CVE-2025-11609

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Code-projects

Status
Hospital Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-11609?

A vulnerability exists in the code-projects Hospital Management System version 1.0, stemming from unsafe handling of the 'secret' argument within the express-session component. This flaw allows the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key, potentially exposing sensitive session information. Attackers can initiate exploitation remotely, although the complexity of the attack is high, making it a challenging process. The exploit has already been published, raising concerns for users of the impacted system.

Affected Version(s)

Hospital Management 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-2025-11609 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.327932
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.327932
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.672589
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

lakshay12311 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-11609 : Hard-coded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability in code-projects Hospital Management System