CVE-2025-56280 identifies a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the code-projects Food Ordering Review System version 1.0. This vulnerability exists specifically in the user input area where reservation information is submitted. XSS vulnerabilities occur when an application does not properly sanitize or encode user-supplied input, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers. In this case, the vulnerability could allow an attacker to craft malicious reservation submissions that, when viewed by other users or administrators, execute arbitrary JavaScript code. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The lack of a CVSS score and absence of known exploits in the wild suggest this vulnerability is newly disclosed and may not yet be widely exploited. However, the affected system is a web-based food ordering and review platform, which typically handles sensitive user data such as personal details and potentially payment information, increasing the risk profile. The vulnerability does not specify affected versions beyond 1.0, and no patches or mitigations have been published yet, indicating that organizations using this system may currently be exposed. The vulnerability requires user interaction in the form of viewing or interacting with maliciously crafted reservation entries, but does not require authentication to submit such entries, potentially allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit it.

For European organizations using the code-projects Food Ordering Review System, this XSS vulnerability poses several risks. Confidentiality could be compromised if attackers steal session cookies or credentials, leading to unauthorized access to user accounts or administrative functions. Integrity may be affected if attackers inject misleading or malicious content into reservation or review data, damaging trust and reputation. Availability is less directly impacted but could be affected if attackers use the vulnerability to conduct further attacks such as phishing or malware distribution. Given the food ordering context, customer trust and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR) are critical; a breach could result in legal penalties and loss of business. Additionally, if the platform integrates with payment systems or stores payment data, the risk escalates. The lack of patches means organizations must act quickly to mitigate exposure. The vulnerability's exploitation could be automated or targeted, affecting both small restaurants and larger chains using this software across Europe.

Organizations should immediately implement input validation and output encoding on all user-submitted reservation data to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts. If possible, disable or restrict HTML input in reservation fields. Monitor logs for suspicious reservation submissions and unusual user activity. Conduct a thorough code review of the affected modules and apply any vendor patches once available. In the interim, consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the reservation submission endpoint. Educate staff and users about the risks of clicking suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content. Finally, ensure that session cookies are set with HttpOnly and Secure flags to reduce the impact of potential cookie theft.