CVE-2025-5661 code-projects Traffic Offense Reporting System Setting save-settings.php cross site scripting

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the site_name parameter in the settings handler, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-5661?

CVE-2025-5661 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Traffic Offense Reporting System, published on 5 Jun 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Traffic Offense Reporting System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /save-settings.php of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument site_name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Carmelo Traffic Offense Reporting System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5661 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2025-5661 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5661 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gcgr-4v7p-g97q.

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