What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1421?

CVE-2026-1421 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.0 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-1421?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-1421. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1421?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Verify cross-site scripting controls are in place.

Online Examination System CVE-2026-1421

LOW

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-01-26 cna@vuldb.com

XSS Online Examination System Fabian

2.0

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-79 OWASP Top 10:2025 A03:2021 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V5 - Validation, Sanitization and Encoding Input validation, output encoding, parameterized queries MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS 3.5 (LOW). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, cross site scripting.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Add Pages. [CVSS 3.5 LOW]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Online Examination System. A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Add Pages. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.0 LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Attack Requirements

None

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Passive

Vulnerable system: Confidentiality

None

Vulnerable system: Integrity

Low

Vulnerable system: Availability

None

Subsequent system: Confidentiality

None

Subsequent system: Integrity

None

Subsequent system: Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

3.5 (LOW) 2.0 (LOW)

PoC Detected

Jan 28, 2026 - 14:24 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2026 - 06:16 nvd

LOW 3.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Add Pages. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2026-1421 is a low-severity vulnerability in A vulnerability involving cross-site scripting (CVSS 3.5). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard cross-site scripting mitigations apply if patching is delayed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 99% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity LOW

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Low

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +10

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Scripting MEDIUM

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:fabian:online_examination_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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