CVE-2026-16485: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
CVE-2026-16485 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The issue exists in the /class.php file where the 'day' parameter can be manipulated to inject malicious scripts. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and requires user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Exploit details have been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the /class.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'day' argument, allowing remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The attack vector is network-based with no privileges required and user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no official fix or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The impact is limited to the confidentiality and integrity of the user's interaction with the application. There is no indication of privilege escalation or direct impact on the server or backend systems.
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 applying input validation or output encoding on the 'day' parameter in /class.php to mitigate the risk. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with XSS protection rules may help reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.
CVE-2026-16485: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
CVE-2026-16485 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The issue exists in the /class.php file where the 'day' parameter can be manipulated to inject malicious scripts. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and requires user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. Exploit details have been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
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 the /class.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of the 'day' argument, allowing remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The attack vector is network-based with no privileges required and user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no official fix or patch has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The impact is limited to the confidentiality and integrity of the user's interaction with the application. There is no indication of privilege escalation or direct impact on the server or backend systems.
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 applying input validation or output encoding on the 'day' parameter in /class.php to mitigate the risk. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with XSS protection rules may help reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T15:39:21.032Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5ff13f9c2644c7f8dba097
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 22:22:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 22:37:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 22:41:04 UTC
Views: 4
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