Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System
CVE-2025-5721

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Student Result Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5721?

A vulnerability exists within the SourceCodester Student Result Management System that allows remote attackers to exploit the Profile Setting Page. This flaw resides in the '/script/academic/core/update_profile' file, where insufficient input validation leads to cross-site scripting (XSS). Attackers can manipulate the affected system to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially hijacking user sessions or redirecting users to malicious sites. The exploit has been made public, increasing the urgency for users to secure their installations.

Affected Version(s)

Student Result 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-2025-5721 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311241
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311241
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.590569
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

erictee2802 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5721 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System