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CVE-2026-86238 (GCVE-0-2026-86238)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-07 00:30 – Updated: 2026-09-08 15:00 X_Freeware
VLAI
Title
projectworlds Online Examination System Feedback Form feedback.php cross site scripting
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in projectworlds Online Examination System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file feedback.php of the component Feedback Form. Executing a manipulation of the argument Name/Subject can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-08 15:00 UTC
CWE
References
URL Tags
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399395 vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399395/cti signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86238 third-party-advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/901822 third-party-advisory
https://github.com/CyberShailendra1/Online-Examin… exploit
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
projectworlds Online Examination System Affected: 1.0
    cpe:2.3:a:projectworlds:online_examination_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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