RCE in Code-Projects Online Examination System
CVE-2026-16220
A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Online Examination System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /account.php?q=quiz. Such manipulation of the argument eid/n/t leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Code-projects Online Examination System — versions 1.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (exploit)
- cna@vuldb.com (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16220?
- CVE-2026-16220 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Code-Projects Online Examination System, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-07-19.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16220?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.