CVE-2026-5826 Details
Description
A flaw has been found in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit-category.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument Category can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Code-Projects Simple IT Discussion Forum version 1.0. The issue arises in the file '/edit-category.php', where the 'category' parameter is not properly validated or encoded before being output to users. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of the user's browser, potentially leading to the theft of cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information.
It is recommended to implement input validation and output encoding for the 'category' parameter to prevent script injection. Additionally, a Content Security Policy (CSP) could be used to restrict the execution of scripts.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Apr 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://code-projects.org/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableVendor |
| https://github.com/lonelyuan/vunls/issues/9 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/788335 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356273 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356273/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Apr 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |