Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Projectworlds Expense Management System
CVE-2025-12229

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Projectworlds

Status
Expense Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12229?

A security flaw exists in the Projectworlds Expense Management System version 1.0, specifically within the Roles Page component. This vulnerability allows for cross site scripting attacks through an unprotected function in the file /public/admin/roles/create. Consequently, attackers can exploit this weakness remotely, leading to potential data compromise and unauthorized access. As the exploit is publicly available, immediate actions should be taken to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Expense 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-2025-12229 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.329899
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329899
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.673706
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LINXI666 (VulDB User)
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