CVE-2026-95957
Received Received - Intake

Cross-Site Scripting in Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner 1.0. This issue affects the function prepend of the file student_signup.php of the component Self-Registration. Performing a manipulation of the argument full_name results in cross site scripting. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-95957
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85012

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
sourcecodester smart_attendance_system_with_qr_code_scanner 1.0

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
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.

Attack-Flow Graph

AI Quick Actions

Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in the Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner 1.0. It affects the student_signup.php file's prepend function. An attacker can manipulate the full_name argument to inject malicious scripts, which are then stored and executed when other users access the page.

Detection Guidance

To detect this stored XSS vulnerability in the Smart Attendance System, inspect the student_signup.php file for improper handling of the full_name parameter. Check for user input reflected in web pages without proper sanitization. Review server logs for unusual input patterns or script tags in submitted names.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser session. This could lead to theft of session cookies, account takeover, or defacement of the website. Users may unknowingly execute harmful code when viewing affected pages.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements. It may result in data breaches, unauthorized disclosure of personal or health information, and non-compliance with regulatory standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the student_signup.php file to sanitize the full_name input using functions like htmlspecialchars() or similar. Implement input validation to reject or escape special characters. Consider deploying a web application firewall to filter malicious inputs until a patch is applied.

Chat Assistant

Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-95957. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70

EPSS Chart