Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System
CVE-2025-1591

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Employee Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 February 2025

What is CVE-2025-1591?

A security flaw has been identified in the SourceCodester Employee Management System version 1.0, specifically within the Department Page component located at /department.php. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Department Name argument, allowing attackers to execute Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks remotely. This manipulation can enable attackers to inject malicious scripts, posing a significant risk to users accessing the affected component. Organizations utilizing this system are advised to evaluate their security measures and apply necessary patches promptly to safeguard their information.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Management System 1.0

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.296575
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.296575
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.504048
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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dariusz (VulDB User)
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