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CVE-2026-108919 SourceCodester CVE debrief

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0, specifically in the Student Registration feature of the add_student.php file. This weakness allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the txtname, txtpassword, txtemail, txtphone, or txtprevious_school arguments. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and defenders should assess their exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation efforts. The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide official information about this vulnerability.

Vendor
SourceCodester
Product
Drug Recommendation System
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-12
Original CVE updated
2026-10-12
Advisory published
2026-10-12
Advisory updated
2026-10-12

Who should care

Defenders responsible for the SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0 should assess their exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation efforts. This includes reviewing the system's inventory, applying patches or mitigations, and monitoring for potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, defenders should consider compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Why it matters

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially disrupting system functionality and compromising sensitive data. Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their inventory and applying patches or mitigations as soon as possible.

  • Potential injection of malicious scripts
  • Possible disruption of system functionality
  • Risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data
  • Need for verification of system inventory and patch levels

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the add_student.php file of the Student Registration feature in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. It allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating specific arguments. The attack can be initiated remotely, and defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their inventory and applying patches or mitigations as soon as possible. The vulnerability has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Official sources, such as the CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail, provide information about this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their inventory and applying patches or mitigations as soon as possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the presence of this vulnerability in your inventory
  • Apply patches or mitigations as soon as possible
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide official information about this vulnerability. Additional sources, such as VulDB, offer technical descriptions and indicators of compromise.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-108919 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108919

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-108919 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108919

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System Student Registration add_student.php cross site script

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108919.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/416732

    Supplemental source - vdb-entry, technical-description

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/416732/cti

    Supplemental source - signature, permissions-required

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108919

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/970936

    Supplemental source - third-party-advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.sourcecodester.com/

    Supplemental source - product

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.