CVE-2026-86294
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Cross-Site Scripting in Simple Traffic Offense System

Publication date: 2026-09-07

Last updated on: 2026-09-07

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file save-settings.php of the component Settings Update Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument site_name/site_desc leads to cross site scripting. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-07
Generated
2026-09-07
AI Q&A
2026-09-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86294
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72342

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Vendor Product Version / Range
sourcecodester simple_traffic_offense_system 1.0

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CWE ID Description
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.
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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the Simple Traffic Offense System version 1.0. It exists in the save-settings.php file where the site_name and site_desc parameters can be manipulated to inject malicious JavaScript code. The issue occurs because the endpoint lacks authentication checks and the injected payloads are stored in the database. When pages like login.php or sidebar.php render these settings without proper output encoding, the payloads execute in users' browsers.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect the save-settings.php endpoint for missing authentication checks and verify if site_name/site_desc parameters accept unsanitized input. Check if rendered pages like login.php or sidebar.php display these settings without output encoding. Use browser developer tools to inspect network requests to save-settings.php and look for unauthenticated POST requests modifying these fields.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, deface the website interface, or maintain persistent access until the malicious payload is removed. Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions compromised or be exposed to further attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to violations of GDPR and HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to user data, session hijacking, or data theft. GDPR requires protection of personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguards for sensitive health information. Exploitation may result in data breaches, triggering compliance penalties and legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately enforce authentication and authorization in save-settings.php to restrict access to administrators only. Apply output encoding when rendering site_name/site_desc in all pages. Validate and sanitize all inputs for these fields. Implement audit logging for configuration changes. Remove any existing malicious payloads from the database.

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