CVE-2026-15596 SourceCodester CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 should be aware of this low-severity vulnerability. The vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in the /subject.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The CVSS score is 2.1, indicating a low severity.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in the /subject.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The CVSS score is 2.1, indicating a low severity. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /subject.php. Such manipulation of the argument subject leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Users of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 should be aware of this low-severity vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Recommended defensive actions

• Inventory and assess the vulnerability of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 instances.
• Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability.
• Implement compensating controls, such as web application firewalls, to detect and prevent exploitation.
• Review and verify the affected scope and severity of the vulnerability.
• Plan and schedule vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control.
• 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.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T22:16:44.907Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received. The vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in the /subject.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Users of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 should be aware of this low-severity vulnerability. The CVSS score is 2.1, indicating a low severity. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /subject.php. Such manipulation of the argument subject leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.

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