CVE-2026-112097: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Inventory System
Description
CVE-2026-112097 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Inventory System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the Sales Management Handler component, specifically in the /api/transactions_handler.php endpoint when processing the Hsn_Code argument. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.1.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
SourceCodester
Inventory System
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
SourceCodester Inventory System 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Sales Management Handler component. The issue arises from improper handling of the Hsn_Code parameter in the /api/transactions_handler.php?action=save_sale endpoint, enabling remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, the impact is limited to the scope of the affected web application and requires user interaction (UI:P).
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or sanitization on the Hsn_Code parameter and employ web application firewalls to detect and block XSS attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-18T17:10:20.809Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad5dd292cdf04f656366481
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 09:04:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/19/2026, 09:18:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 09:20:23 UTC
Views: 5
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