CVE-2026-6159
code-projects Simple ChatBox Endpoint insert.php cross site scripting
Description
A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple ChatBox up to 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /chatbox/insert.php of the component Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument msg leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
INFO
Published Date :
April 13, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 13, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6159
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize the 'msg' argument in insert.php.
- Implement input validation for all user-supplied data.
- Update Simple ChatBox to a version with security fixes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Simple ChatBox up to 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /chatbox/insert.php of the component Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument msg leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) Added CWE CWE-79 Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://code-projects.org/ Added Reference https://github.com/ahmadmarz10-hub/CVEsMarz/blob/main/Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%20(XSS)%20in%20Simple%20Chatbox%20PHP%20msg%20Parameter.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/796666 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/357039 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/357039/cti