CVE-2026-9418: code-projects Employee Management System changepassemp.php cross site scripting
A flaw has been found in code-projects Employee Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /changepassemp.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument ID can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
code-projects Employee Management System /changepassemp.phpfrom your environment.If the /changepassemp.php functionality is not required, remove or disable the file/page to eliminate the vulnerable endpoint until a secure code fix is implemented.
- Configuration
Validate and sanitize the ID parameter received by /changepassemp.php on the server side and ensure any data reflected into HTML is properly HTML-encoded/escaped to prevent cross-site scripting.
code-projects Employee Management System /changepassemp.php id parameter input handling = validate and sanitize input; HTML-encode/escape output - Compensating control
Deploy a web application firewall rule to block typical XSS payloads targeting /changepassemp.php and/or restrict access to the page to trusted IP addresses until the application code is fixed.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9418?
CVE-2026-9418 has a medium severity rating of 4.3.
What type of vulnerability is identified in CVE-2026-9418?
CVE-2026-9418 is identified as a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2026-9418?
CVE-2026-9418 affects version 1.0 of the Code-projects Employee Management System.
How can CVE-2026-9418 be exploited?
CVE-2026-9418 can be exploited by manipulating the argument ID in the /changepassemp.php file.
What impact does CVE-2026-9418 have on the system?
CVE-2026-9418 may allow an attacker to execute cross site scripting attacks remotely.