CVE-2026-108920
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Cross-Site Scripting in Drug Recommendation System 1.0

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file Admin/user_record.php of the component Admin Record Tables. Such manipulation of the argument name/email leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-108920
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97759

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Vendor Product Version / Range
SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. It exists in the Admin/user_record.php file where manipulation of the name or email arguments can inject malicious scripts. The attack is possible remotely and has been publicly disclosed.

Detection Guidance

To detect this XSS vulnerability in the Drug Recommendation System, inspect web traffic for suspicious input in the name/email parameters of Admin/user_record.php. Check server logs for unusual script tags or payloads in these fields. Use tools like Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP to intercept and analyze requests.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting to phishing pages, or defacing the website. Users with admin privileges are at higher risk if the system is compromised.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements. For HIPAA, it may risk protected health information exposure if exploited in a healthcare context.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately patch the Admin/user_record.php file to sanitize user inputs for name/email parameters. Implement input validation to reject scripts or special characters. Update to the latest version if available. Monitor for exploitation attempts in logs.

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