CVE-2026-78059: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Stock Management System
SourceCodester Stock Management System version 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /php_action/printOrder.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the clientName and clientContact parameters, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. This issue has been publicly disclosed and can be exploited remotely. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78059 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Stock Management System 1.0. The flaw exists in the /php_action/printOrder.php file where the clientName and clientContact parameters are not properly sanitized, enabling an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows 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. The impact is limited to the scope of cross-site scripting and does not directly affect system availability or integrity beyond the web application context.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. In the meantime, applying input validation and output encoding on the clientName and clientContact parameters can help mitigate the risk. Avoiding use of the vulnerable functionality or restricting access may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-78059: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Stock Management System
Description
SourceCodester Stock Management System version 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /php_action/printOrder.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the clientName and clientContact parameters, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. This issue has been publicly disclosed and can be exploited remotely. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78059 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Stock Management System 1.0. The flaw exists in the /php_action/printOrder.php file where the clientName and clientContact parameters are not properly sanitized, enabling an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows 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. The impact is limited to the scope of cross-site scripting and does not directly affect system availability or integrity beyond the web application context.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. In the meantime, applying input validation and output encoding on the clientName and clientContact parameters can help mitigate the risk. Avoiding use of the vulnerable functionality or restricting access may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-22T10:11:53.083Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8a6b02acd9273b49668645
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 03:37:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 03:52:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 04:12:02 UTC
Views: 3
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