CVE-2026-86278 SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System manage_subjects.php cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via subject management fields, potentially compromising user sessions and data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-86278?
CVE-2026-86278 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System, published on 7 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file manage_subjects.php. The manipulation of the argument msg/title/content results in cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86278?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86278 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-2026-86278 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-86278 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9qx-4277-w59x.