What is CVE-2026-4972?

CVE-2026-4972 is a low-severity vulnerability in Code-Projects Online Reviewer System, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2026-03-27.

How severe is CVE-2026-4972?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.

RCE in Code-Projects Online Reviewer System

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.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.002 (10.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Code-projects Online Reviewer 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 (exploit)
cna@vuldb.com (product)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4972?: CVE-2026-4972 is a low-severity vulnerability in Code-Projects Online Reviewer System, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2026-03-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-4972?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.