CVE-2026-3982
Cross-Site Scripting in itsourcecode University Management System /view_result.php
Publication date: 2026-03-12
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| itsourcecode | university_management_system | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-3982 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the itsourcecode University Management System version 1.0, specifically in the file /view_result.php.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The vulnerability arises because the application does not properly validate or encode the user-supplied input from the 'vr' parameter. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are executed in the victim's browser."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploitation requires no authentication and can be performed remotely by manipulating the 'vr' argument, leading to arbitrary script execution within the context of the affected web application."}] [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to theft of sensitive information such as cookies and session tokens, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim, webpage defacement, and redirection to malicious sites.
Attackers may gain full control over the victim’s browser, severely compromising user privacy and system security.
Because the vulnerability allows script injection, it impacts the integrity of the system and can facilitate session hijacking or other malicious activities.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can be detected by testing the 'vr' parameter in the /view_result.php file for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. One approach is to craft URLs that inject script payloads into the 'vr' parameter and observe if the script executes in the browser."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use a URL such as: http://yourserver/view_result.php?vr=<script>alert('XSS')</script>&vn=somevalue to test if the script executes."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Perform Google dorking with the query "inurl:view_result.php" to identify potentially vulnerable targets.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use web vulnerability scanners or proxy tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP) to automate detection of XSS in the 'vr' parameter."}] [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Immediate mitigation steps include implementing proper output encoding and input validation to prevent malicious scripts from executing via the 'vr' parameter."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Apply output encoding based on the context (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, URL) to ensure user inputs are treated as text, not executable code.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Enforce strict input validation and filtering to accept only expected input formats and sanitize or reject potentially malicious content such as script tags.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Implement a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) to restrict allowable script sources and prevent execution of unauthorized scripts.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Set HttpOnly and Secure flags on sensitive cookies to prevent JavaScript access and ensure cookies are transmitted only over HTTPS.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Conduct regular security audits and code reviews to detect and remediate XSS and other vulnerabilities promptly.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If possible, consider replacing the affected product with an alternative solution as no known countermeasures or patches have been documented.'}] [3, 2]