CVE-2026-2224 code-projects Online Reviewer System btn_functions.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.1 Published 9 Feb 2026 Updated 23 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the firstname parameter in the admin user management interface, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-2224?

CVE-2026-2224 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Online Reviewer System, published on 9 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was detected in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /system/system/admins/manage/users/btn_functions.php. The manipulation of the argument firstname results in cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2224?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Online Reviewer System.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2224?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2026-2224 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2224 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qr6p-j8r5-cc78.