CVE-2025-14663 identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Student File Management System version 1.0 developed by code-projects. The vulnerability resides in the /admin/update_student.php script, where insufficient input sanitization allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code. This flaw can be exploited remotely by an authenticated user who interacts with the vulnerable page, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrator's browser session. The attack vector requires low attack complexity but does necessitate authenticated access (high privileges) and user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link or submitting manipulated form data. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability directly but poses a risk to integrity and session security, enabling actions like session hijacking, defacement, or unauthorized commands within the admin panel. Although the exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed active exploits in the wild. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects these factors, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for organizations using this specific student management software, which may be deployed in educational institutions managing sensitive student records.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the code-projects Student File Management System, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized script execution within administrative sessions. This may result in session hijacking, unauthorized data modification, or manipulation of student records, impacting data integrity and potentially exposing sensitive personal information. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise system availability or confidentiality at a large scale, the risk of privilege escalation and administrative misuse is significant. The impact is heightened in environments where administrative access controls are weak or where multiple administrators share credentials. Additionally, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation attempts. European organizations must consider the regulatory implications under GDPR if student data is compromised. The threat is more pronounced in countries with widespread adoption of this software or similar legacy systems in education sectors.

To mitigate CVE-2025-14663, organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on all parameters processed by /admin/update_student.php to prevent script injection. Employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help reduce the impact of XSS attacks by restricting the execution of unauthorized scripts. Restrict administrative access to trusted IP addresses and enforce strong multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of compromised credentials. Regularly audit and monitor admin activities for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. If possible, upgrade to a patched version of the Student File Management System once available or apply vendor-provided patches promptly. In the absence of patches, consider isolating the affected system within a segmented network zone to limit exposure. Educate administrative users about phishing and social engineering tactics that could facilitate exploitation. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups of student data to enable recovery in case of data integrity issues.