Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in 1000projects Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation System
CVE-2025-9438

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

1000projects

Status
Online Project Report Submission And Evaluation System
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9438?

A security vulnerability has been identified in version 1.0 of the 1000projects Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation System. An issue exists in the /admin/add_student.php file where improper handling of the 'address' argument allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This flaw can be exploited by attackers remotely, leading to potential unauthorized actions or information disclosure, as the exploit details have been publicly released. Organizations using this system are urged to apply security best practices and seek remediation to protect against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation 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-2025-9438 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.321277
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321277
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.634195
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
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

USTC-l1nk (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-9438 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in 1000projects Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation System