EUVD-2026-20817
GHSA-5hq4-q833-jf23
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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A flaw has been found in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit-category.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument Category can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
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Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in code-projects Simple IT Discussion Forum 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Category parameter in /edit-category.php. The vulnerability requires user interaction (reflected XSS) but has a low CVSS base score of 4.3; however, publicly available exploit code exists, increasing practical risk for unpatched installations.
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| Risk Assessment | The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P) indicates a low base score of 4.3, reflecting the requirement for user interaction (UI:R) and limited impact (integrity only, no confidentiality or availability loss). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker crafts a malicious URL containing JavaScript code in the Category parameter (e.g., /edit-category.php?Category=<script>alert('XSS')</script>) and sends it via email or embeds it in a web page. When a forum administrator or user clicks the link, the injected JavaScript executes in their browser, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting them to a phishing site, or modifying forum content. … |
| Remediation | Immediately upgrade to a patched version of Simple IT Discussion Forum if available from code-projects.org. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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