CVE-2026-19904: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Online Book Store System
CVE-2026-19904 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in SourceCodester Online Book Store System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the System Settings Module, specifically in the /admin/index.php?page=site_settings file. It allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. The exploit code has been publicly disclosed. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Book Store System 1.0 affects the System Settings Module's /admin/index.php?page=site_settings component. It allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious scripts through manipulated input. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely and the exploit has been made public. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. However, the impact is rated medium with no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected admin page and applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS attempts targeting this endpoint.
CVE-2026-19904: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Online Book Store System
Description
CVE-2026-19904 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in SourceCodester Online Book Store System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the System Settings Module, specifically in the /admin/index.php?page=site_settings file. It allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. The exploit code has been publicly disclosed. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:online_book_store_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Book Store System 1.0 affects the System Settings Module's /admin/index.php?page=site_settings component. It allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious scripts through manipulated input. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely and the exploit has been made public. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. However, the impact is rated medium with no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected admin page and applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS attempts targeting this endpoint.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-14T19:28:23.565Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a80abeabf8831d53981024d
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 18:11:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 18:29:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 18:29:49 UTC
Views: 5
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