CVE-2026-4972
CVE-2026-4972 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- CVSS v4: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16805
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Online Reviewer System up to 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /system/system/students/assessments/databank/btn_functions.php. Such manipulation of the argument Description leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-4972?
- A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Online Reviewer System up to 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /system/system/students/assessments/databank/btn_functions.php. Such manipulation of the argument Description leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
- How severe is CVE-2026-4972?
- CVE-2026-4972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-4972 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-4972?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-4972 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-4972 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16805.
- When was CVE-2026-4972 published?
- CVE-2026-4972 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://code-projects.org/
- https://github.com/ahmadmarz10-hub/CVEsMarz/blob/main/Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%20(XSS)%20in%20Online%20Reviewer%20System%20PHP%20description%20Parameter.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.353859
- https://vuldb.com/?id.353859
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.778031
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