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CVE-2026-16220: Cross Site Scripting in code-projects Online Examination System

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-16220cvecve-2026-16220
Published: 07/19/2026 (07/19/2026, 06:15:08 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: code-projects
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

Affected versions
1.0
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:code-projects:online_examination_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/19/2026, 17:34:54 UTC

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.

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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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