CVE-2026-9448: code-projects Employee Management System applyleave.php cross site scripting
A vulnerability was determined in code-projects Employee Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /applyleave.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 publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
code-projects Employee Management System 1.0from your environment.If the application or the /applyleave.php page is not required, uninstall or disable it until a vendor-supplied fix is available.
- Configuration
Implement server-side input validation for the ID parameter and apply proper output encoding (HTML-escape) before rendering to prevent reflected XSS in /applyleave.php.
code-projects Employee Management System 1.0 (applyleave.php) ID parameter handling = validate and HTML-encode/escape output - Compensating control
Restrict public access to /applyleave.php and related management pages (for example, via firewall IP allowlisting or network segmentation). Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to detect/block XSS payloads and monitor web logs for signs of exploitation.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9448?
The severity of CVE-2026-9448 is medium with a score of 4.3.
What type of vulnerability is described in CVE-2026-9448?
CVE-2026-9448 describes a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How can CVE-2026-9448 be exploited?
CVE-2026-9448 can be exploited by manipulating the argument ID in the applyleave.php file.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-9448?
CVE-2026-9448 affects the Code-projects Employee Management System version 1.0.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9448?
To fix CVE-2026-9448, ensure proper input validation and sanitization to prevent XSS attacks.