CVE-2026-2222: code-projects online reviewer system Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-2222 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in code-projects online reviewer system. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 09-02-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 23-02-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A weakness has been identified in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /system/system/admins/manage/users/btn_functions.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument firstname can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.