CVE-2025-56293
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the Child's Name field in code-projects Human Resource Integrated System 1.0. When users view the affected page, the scripts execute in their browser context, potentially stealing session cookies or performing unauthorized actions. Organizations using this specific HR system version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Human Resource Integrated System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers steal administrator session cookies, gain full system access, exfiltrate sensitive employee data, and deploy ransomware or backdoors.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies to access HR data, modify employee records, or redirect users to phishing sites.
If Mitigated
Scripts execute but cannot access sensitive data due to proper Content Security Policy and cookie security flags.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the attacker to have access to submit data to the Childs Name field, which typically requires some level of user access. The vulnerability is well-documented in the CVE references.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown - Check vendor for updated version
Vendor Advisory: http://code-projects.com
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Contact code-projects for patched version. 2. Backup current installation. 3. Apply vendor-provided patch or update to latest version. 4. Test functionality in staging environment before production deployment.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement server-side validation to reject or sanitize HTML/JavaScript in the Childs Name field
Content Security Policy
allImplement strict CSP headers to prevent script execution from untrusted sources
Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or restrict access to the Add Child Information functionality
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by entering <script>alert('XSS')</script> in the Childs Name field and check if script executes when viewing the dataCheck Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Repeat the XSS test with the same payload - script should be sanitized or blocked from execution📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual long strings or script tags in Childs Name field entries
- Multiple failed validation attempts on the field
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains after accessing HR system
- Unusual POST requests to child information endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="*child*" AND (message="*<script>*" OR message="*javascript:*"))