CVE-2026-15596: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
CVE-2026-15596 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in an unknown function within the /subject.php file, where manipulation of the 'subject' argument can lead to XSS. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and an exploit is publicly available. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in an unspecified function of the /subject.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'subject' parameter, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction but does require the victim to access a crafted URL or input. There is no indication of server-side compromise or data breach from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix, users should consider applying input validation and output encoding on the 'subject' parameter as a temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-15596: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
CVE-2026-15596 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in an unknown function within the /subject.php file, where manipulation of the 'subject' argument can lead to XSS. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and an exploit is publicly available. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in an unspecified function of the /subject.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or validation of the 'subject' parameter, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction but does require the victim to access a crafted URL or input. There is no indication of server-side compromise or data breach from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix, users should consider applying input validation and output encoding on the 'subject' parameter as a temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-13T14:02:39.572Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a555d1568715ace43ecaadb
Added to database: 07/13/2026, 21:48:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 22:04:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 02:50:57 UTC
Views: 5
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