CVE-2025-9746 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in version 1.0 of the Campcodes Hospital Management System, specifically within the /admin/edit-doctor-specialization.php file on the Edit Doctor Specialization Page. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts remotely without requiring authentication privileges, although the CVSS vector indicates a requirement for high privileges (PR:H) and user interaction (UI:P). This discrepancy suggests that exploitation may require an authenticated user with elevated privileges to interact with crafted input, possibly through the administrative interface. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation or output encoding in the affected component, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser. Such XSS attacks can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or delivery of further malware payloads. The CVSS score of 4.8 (medium severity) reflects the limited impact on confidentiality and availability but acknowledges the potential for integrity compromise through script injection. Although no public exploit is currently known in the wild, the exploit code has been made public, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects only version 1.0 of the product, which is a hospital management system used to manage sensitive healthcare data and administrative functions. Given the critical nature of healthcare data and the administrative context of the vulnerability, exploitation could disrupt hospital operations or compromise patient data integrity.

For European organizations, particularly hospitals and healthcare providers using Campcodes Hospital Management System 1.0, this vulnerability poses a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive patient and administrative data. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts within the administrative interface, potentially leading to unauthorized access to patient records, manipulation of doctor specializations, or disruption of hospital workflows. This could undermine trust in healthcare providers, violate data protection regulations such as GDPR, and lead to financial and reputational damage. Additionally, the healthcare sector is a high-value target for cybercriminals and nation-state actors, increasing the likelihood of targeted attacks. The requirement for high privileges and user interaction somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if internal users are compromised or social engineering is employed. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability is not critical, it should be addressed promptly to prevent escalation or lateral movement within hospital networks.

Specific mitigation steps include: 1) Immediate application of patches or updates from Campcodes once available; since no patch links are currently provided, organizations should engage with the vendor for remediation timelines. 2) Implement strict input validation and output encoding on the /admin/edit-doctor-specialization.php page to neutralize malicious scripts. 3) Restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and enforce multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of privilege abuse. 4) Conduct security awareness training for administrative users to recognize and avoid social engineering attempts that could facilitate exploitation. 5) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the affected endpoint. 6) Monitor logs for unusual activity on the edit-doctor-specialization page and audit user actions to detect potential exploitation attempts. 7) Consider network segmentation to isolate the hospital management system from broader enterprise networks, limiting lateral movement if compromised.