Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in SourceCodester Inventory Management System
CVE-2026-90696

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Inventory Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-90696?

A cross site scripting vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Inventory Management System 1.0 due to improper handling of the Product_Name parameter in the /api/products_handler.php file. This flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary script code via a crafted request, potentially compromising user sessions or redirecting victims to malicious sites. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has been publicly disclosed, raising serious concerns for users of this system. It is essential for operators to implement necessary security measures to safeguard against possible exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Inventory Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-90696 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/403229
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/403229/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90696
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mohammed Faheem (VulDB User)
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