CVE-2026-86278 Details
Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file manage_subjects.php. The manipulation of the argument msg/title/content results in cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System version 1.0. The issue arises in the file manage_subjects.php, where the 'msg' parameter is echoed without proper HTML encoding, allowing for the injection of malicious scripts. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and has been made public.
Apply proper output encoding using 'htmlspecialchars()' with the appropriate flags to all user-generated content before displaying it. Additionally, implement input validation and sanitization to remove potentially harmful content before it is processed or stored.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Sep 7, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/hackliu/Vulnerability-Reports/blob/master/Syllabus%20Aligned%20Learning%20Management%20Examination%20System/VULN-05-XSS-Reflected-Stored.md | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Analysis |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86278 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/904879 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/399439 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/399439/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
| https://www.sourcecodester.com/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
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 |
|---|---|
| SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System | 1.0 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |