CVE-2026-86238
projectworlds Online Examination System Feedback Form feedback.php cross site scripting
Description
A vulnerability was determined in projectworlds Online Examination System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file feedback.php of the component Feedback Form. Executing a manipulation of the argument Name/Subject can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 7, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 7, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-86238
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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 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate and sanitize all input from the Name/Subject fields.
- Implement output encoding for all user-supplied data.
- Update the feedback.php component to the latest version.
- Review and enforce secure coding practices.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in projectworlds Online Examination System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file feedback.php of the component Feedback Form. Executing a manipulation of the argument Name/Subject can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. 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 Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86238.json">CVE-2026-86238</a> Added Reference https://github.com/CyberShailendra1/Online-Examination-System-Project Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86238 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/901822 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399395 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399395/cti