Read the docs

XSS in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System search page

Priority MEDIUM 56CWE-79Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
Passive
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Cross-site scripting, Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · Low · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79 and CWE-94.

Summary

SourceCodester Simple Student Information System 1.0 is affected. The clean function in searchresults.php does not properly handle the searchbox argument, which allows cross-site scripting (CWE-79). A remote attacker with low privileges can trigger it, and a public exploit has been disclosed.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Description from the CNA

A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System 1.0. This vulnerability affects the function clean of the file searchresults.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument searchbox can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00263 18th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SourceCodesterSimple Student Information System1.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Simple Student Information System VendorSourceCodester Affected 1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:simple_student_information_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——SourceCodester
  • cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:simple_student_information_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·SourceCodester

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for SourceCodester Simple Student Information System.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-06 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-105808
  2. 2026-10-06 Alias added: GHSA-g6xf-pq8q-2f7c
  3. 2026-10-09 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-10-09 Priority changed: LOW → MEDIUM

References

  • TI-2024-03188 SourceCodester Online Courseware deactivateteach.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03160 SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System config.php redirect CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03131 SourceCodester Airline Ticket Reservation System activate_jet_details_form_handler.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-01794 SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System login.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-05341 SourceCodester Simple Real Estate Portal System view_estate.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-04857 SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal remove_inbox_message.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
See all 2062 →

Sources