CVE-2026-16220: Cross Site Scripting in code-projects Online Examination System
A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /account.php?q=quiz. Such manipulation of the argument eid/n/t leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting via the eid parameter in the /account.php?q=quiz endpoint. The flaw arises from improper 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 vendor-provided fix or mitigation details are available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when visiting the vulnerable endpoint. This may lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, the impact is limited by the need for user interaction and the absence of privilege requirements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting the eid parameter. Avoid relying solely on client-side mitigations.
CVE-2026-16220: Cross Site Scripting in code-projects Online Examination System
Description
A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /account.php?q=quiz. Such manipulation of the argument eid/n/t leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:code-projects:online_examination_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting via the eid parameter in the /account.php?q=quiz endpoint. The flaw arises from improper 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 vendor-provided fix or mitigation details are available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when visiting the vulnerable endpoint. This may lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, the impact is limited by the need for user interaction and the absence of privilege requirements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting the eid parameter. Avoid relying solely on client-side mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-18T10:07:54.805Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5d0a912a4a8d5989eadb5d
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 17:34:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 17:34:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 10:26:33 UTC
Views: 16
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