CVE-2026-86294 SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense System Settings Update Endpoint save-settings.php cross site scripting
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via site settings, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution in the Simple Traffic Offense System.
- 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-2026-86294?
CVE-2026-86294 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense 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 has been found in SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file save-settings.php of the component Settings Update Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument site_name/site_desc leads to cross site scripting. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86294?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86294 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-2026-86294 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-86294 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pm4-fgh6-q7mr.