CVE-2026-2224: code-projects online reviewer system Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-2224 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in code-projects online reviewer system. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.9% 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 vulnerability was detected in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /system/system/admins/manage/users/btn_functions.php. The manipulation of the argument firstname results in cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

• 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.