How severe is CVE-2025-12228?

CVE-2025-12228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-12228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-12228?

CVE-2025-12228 affects Projectworlds Expense Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-12228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-12228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-36083.

When was CVE-2025-12228 published?

CVE-2025-12228 was published on 2025-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-12228

CVE-2025-12228 is a low-severity vulnerability in Projectworlds Expense Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 3.3
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-36083
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Projectworlds Expense Management System
Published: 2025-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was identified in projectworlds Expense Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /public/admin/users/create of the component Users Page. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-12228?: A vulnerability was identified in projectworlds Expense Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /public/admin/users/create of the component Users Page. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-12228?: CVE-2025-12228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-12228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-12228?: CVE-2025-12228 affects Projectworlds Expense Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-12228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-12228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-12228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-36083.
When was CVE-2025-12228 published?: CVE-2025-12228 was published on 2025-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectworlds:expense_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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