CVE-2026-14656: Cross Site Scripting in code-projects Assessment Management
A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Assessment Management 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/remove-user.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in code-projects Assessment Management 1.0 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting via the ID parameter in /admin/remove-user.php. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation or sanitization of this parameter, enabling injection of malicious scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official fix or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, the attack requires user interaction and does not grant direct system or data access. The medium CVSS score reflects these factors.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been announced by the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or inputs related to the affected parameter. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the ID parameter may provide temporary mitigation.
CVE-2026-14656: Cross Site Scripting in code-projects Assessment Management
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Assessment Management 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/remove-user.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/code-projects/assessment-managementcpe:2.3:a:code-projects:assessment_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in code-projects Assessment Management 1.0 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting via the ID parameter in /admin/remove-user.php. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation or sanitization of this parameter, enabling injection of malicious scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official fix or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, the attack requires user interaction and does not grant direct system or data access. The medium CVSS score reflects these factors.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been announced by the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted links or inputs related to the affected parameter. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the ID parameter may provide temporary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-03T18:50:27.237Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a497cef27e9c797191e4066
Added to database: 07/04/2026, 21:36:47 UTC
Last enriched: 07/12/2026, 08:52:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 10:54:22 UTC
Views: 112
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