CVE-2026-6159: code-projects Simple ChatBox · Cross-site Scripting
Affects code-projects Simple ChatBoxSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projectsSimple ChatBox | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users of Simple ChatBox version 1.0 should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. In the meantime, consider applying input validation or output encoding on the 'msg' parameter as a temporary mitigation. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint to untrusted users if possible.
Description
CVE-2026-6159 is a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in code-projects Simple ChatBox version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /chatbox/insert.php file, specifically in the handling of the 'msg' parameter. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted input. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/357039 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/357039/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/796666 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/ahmadmarz10-hub/CVEsMarz/blob/main/Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%20(XSS)%20in%20Simple%20Chatbox%20PHP%20msg%20Parameter.md (opens in a new tab)
- code-projects.org (opens in a new tab)