CVE-2026-105173: Cross Site Scripting in code-projects Human Resource Management
Description
CVE-2026-105173 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in code-projects Human Resource Management version 1.0. The flaw exists in the Event Creation component, specifically in the file /humanresourcemanagementsystem/src/store/EventStore.php. An attacker can manipulate the eventSubject argument to execute a remote XSS attack. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1. Exploit code has been published, but there are no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
code-projects
Human Resource Management
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting by manipulating the eventSubject parameter in the Event Creation component of code-projects Human Resource Management 1.0. The issue is located in the source file EventStore.php. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires low privileges and user interaction but no elevated privileges or scope change. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially allowing attackers to hijack user sessions, deface web content, or redirect users to malicious sites. The impact is limited to the affected application and requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying input validation and output encoding on the eventSubject parameter to mitigate XSS risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-04T08:34:20.954Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac2f7752cdf04f656959e60
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 01:03:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 01:18:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 01:18:53 UTC
Views: 9
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