Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Projectworlds Expense Management System
CVE-2025-12231

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Projectworlds

Status
Expense Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12231?

A security vulnerability identified in the Expense Management System by Projectworlds resides in the Expense Categories Page functionality, specifically within the /public/admin/expense_categories/create file. This flaw allows for malicious users to execute scripts in the context of the user's session, thereby leading to cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, posing risks to unsuspecting users who access the compromised page. Public disclosure of this exploit heightens the urgency for users to apply necessary security measures.

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-2025-12231 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.329901
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329901
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.673708
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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