Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in withstars Books-Management-System
CVE-2025-3962

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Withstars

Status
Books-management-system
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-3962?

A cross site scripting vulnerability exists in the comment handler of the withstars Books-Management-System version 1.0, specifically in the /api/comment/add file. This flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into the system's comment functionality, potentially allowing for remote exploitation. As the affected product is no longer supported by the maintainer, users are strongly encouraged to upgrade or implement additional security measures to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Books-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-2025-3962 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.306298
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306298
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.557236
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
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

Caigosec (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-3962 : Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in withstars Books-Management-System