CVE-2026-4474
Cross-Site Scripting in itsourcecode University Management System Admin Module
Publication date: 2026-03-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| angeljudesuarez | 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-2026-4474 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in version 1.0 of the University Management System, specifically in the file /admin_single_student_update.php. The vulnerability occurs because the st_name parameter is not properly encoded or filtered, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the victim's browser."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This means that an attacker can manipulate the st_name argument to run arbitrary scripts on the web page, potentially affecting any user who views the page with the injected code.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant and includes the following risks:
- Attackers can steal sensitive information such as cookies and session tokens.
- Perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim.
- Deface web pages or redirect users to malicious sites.
- Potentially gain control over the victim’s browser.
Exploitation does not require authentication or login, making it easier for attackers to exploit remotely.
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 affected URL parameter for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by injecting a proof-of-concept payload. Specifically, the `st_name` parameter in the URL `/admin_single_student_update.php` can be tested by injecting `<script>alert('XSS')</script>` and observing if the script executes in the browser."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'A simple detection method is to use curl or a browser to send a request like:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl "http://127.0.0.1/ums/admin_single_student_update.php?st_name=<script>alert(\'XSS\')</script>"'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If the alert box appears or the script is reflected unencoded in the response, the vulnerability is present.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Properly encode user inputs when rendering them in HTML or JavaScript contexts to prevent execution of injected scripts.
- Implement strict input validation and filtering on the `st_name` parameter to allow only expected formats and reject or escape script tags and event handlers.
- Deploy a Content Security Policy (CSP) to restrict sources of executable scripts and prevent unauthorized inline or external script execution.
- Set secure cookie flags such as `HttpOnly` and `Secure` to protect sensitive cookies from theft via JavaScript.
- Conduct regular security audits and code reviews to detect and fix XSS and other vulnerabilities promptly.