CVE-2026-95957: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner
CVE-2026-95957 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner version 1.0. The flaw exists in the prepend function of the student_signup.php file within the Self-Registration component. An attacker can manipulate the full_name argument to inject malicious scripts. Remote exploitation is possible, and a public exploit is available. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner 1.0. It arises from improper sanitization in the prepend function of student_signup.php, specifically in handling the full_name parameter during self-registration. This allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting malicious code. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, and public exploit code exists.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted link, making it accessible remotely. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact level.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or sanitization on the full_name parameter to mitigate exploitation risk.
CVE-2026-95957: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner
Description
CVE-2026-95957 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner version 1.0. The flaw exists in the prepend function of the student_signup.php file within the Self-Registration component. An attacker can manipulate the full_name argument to inject malicious scripts. Remote exploitation is possible, and a public exploit is available. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
SourceCodester
Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner
pkg:github/jack-mrj/Smart-Attendance-System-with-QR-Code-Scannercpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:smart_attendance_system_with_qr_code_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner 1.0. It arises from improper sanitization in the prepend function of student_signup.php, specifically in handling the full_name parameter during self-registration. This allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting malicious code. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, and public exploit code exists.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted link, making it accessible remotely. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact level.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or sanitization on the full_name parameter to mitigate exploitation risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T17:26:21.270Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab33df9f7a7c541062c4bbf
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 02:48:25 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 03:02:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 03:32:51 UTC
Views: 7
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