CVE-2025-52187 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the GetProjectsIdea Create School Management System version 1.0, specifically within the my_profile_update_form1.php component. XSS vulnerabilities occur when an application includes untrusted user input in web pages without proper validation or escaping, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. In this case, the vulnerability likely arises from insufficient sanitization of input fields in the profile update form, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. Although no CVSS score is assigned and no known exploits are reported in the wild, the vulnerability's presence in a school management system is concerning due to the sensitive nature of educational data and the potential for exploitation in environments with less mature security practices. The lack of patch information suggests that remediation may not yet be available, increasing the urgency for organizations using this software to implement compensating controls.

For European organizations, particularly educational institutions using the affected School Management System, this XSS vulnerability poses risks to confidentiality and integrity of user data. Attackers exploiting this flaw could steal session cookies or credentials of students, teachers, or administrators, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, academic records, or administrative functions. This could lead to data breaches, privacy violations under GDPR, reputational damage, and disruption of educational services. Moreover, successful exploitation could facilitate further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution within the institution's network. Given the critical role of schools and universities in Europe and their increasing reliance on digital platforms, this vulnerability could have widespread operational and compliance impacts if not addressed promptly.

Organizations should immediately audit their deployment of the GetProjectsIdea Create School Management System to identify if version 1.0 or affected components are in use. Until an official patch is available, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data, especially in profile update forms. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts. Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links and monitor web application logs for unusual activity indicative of XSS attempts. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS payloads to provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly back up critical data and prepare incident response plans tailored to web application attacks. Engage with the vendor or developer to obtain updates or patches as soon as they become available.