CVE-2025-5721 SourceCodester Student Result Management System Profile Setting Page update_profile cross site scripting

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts into the profile update page, potentially stealing user sessions or executing code in victim browsers.

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-2025-5721?

CVE-2025-5721 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System, published on 6 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 SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /script/academic/core/update_profile of the component Profile Setting Page. The manipulation 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-2025-5721?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Razormist Student Result Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5721?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5721 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-2025-5721 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5721 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h6m6-m85q-399m.

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