CVE-2026-111877: Cross Site Scripting in dext34-morgan Books4Cash
Description
CVE-2026-111877 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the dext34-morgan Books4Cash application affecting the search.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Search argument, allowing remote attackers to execute script code in the context of the affected application. The code repository has been inactive for many years, and no patch or fix is available. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed but there are no known exploits in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
dext34-morgan
Books4Cash
cpe:2.3:a:dext34-morgan:books4cash:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in dext34-morgan Books4Cash up to commit a8d3e357db75c07ac5ffbadcbaee2aeb4db3e571 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting via manipulation of the Search parameter in search.php. The flaw enables injection of malicious scripts due to insufficient input sanitization or output encoding. The project has been inactive for years, and no official patch or remediation has been published. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed and carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the vulnerable web application, potentially allowing attackers to perform actions such as session hijacking or defacement. However, the impact is limited to cross-site scripting without elevation of privileges or direct system compromise. No known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available due to the project's inactivity. Users should consider discontinuing use of the affected software or implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious input targeting the Search parameter. Additionally, isolating the application and restricting access may reduce exposure. Monitor vendor or community channels for any future updates or forks that address this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-17T09:54:39.879Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad468502cdf04f656428a1c
Added to database: 10/18/2026, 06:33:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 06:52:56 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 06:52:56 UTC
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