CVE-2025-9438 1000projects Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation System add_student.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 26 Aug 2025 Updated 26 Aug 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the address parameter in the admin student addition page, potentially compromising user sessions.

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

What is CVE-2025-9438?

CVE-2025-9438 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in 1000projects Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation System, published on 26 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A security flaw has been discovered in 1000projects Online Project Report Submission and Evaluation System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/add_student.php. The manipulation of the argument address results in cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 1000projects Online Student Project Report Submission and Evaluation System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9438 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-2025-9438 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9438 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gc7v-hcc9-x542.