CVE-2026-6159 | code-projects Simple ChatBox up to 1.0 Endpoint /chatbox/insert.php msg cross site scripting
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A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in code-projects Simple ChatBox up to 1.0 . Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /chatbox/insert.php of the component Endpoint . Such manipulation of the argument msg leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-6159 . The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
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VDB-357039 · CVE-2026-6159 · SUBMIT #357039
CODE-PROJECTS SIMPLE CHATBOX UP TO 1.0 ENDPOINT /CHATBOX/INSERT.PHP MSG CROSS SITE SCRIPTING
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.9 $0-$5k 1.06+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in code-projects Simple ChatBox up to 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /chatbox/insert.php of the component Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument msg results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-6159. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in code-projects Simple ChatBox up to 1.0. This affects an unknown code of the file /chatbox/insert.php of the component Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument msg with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-6159. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:chatbox/insert.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Type
Project Management Software
Vendor
code-projects
Name
Simple ChatBox
Version
1.0
License
free
Website
Vendor: https://code-projects.org/
CPE 2.3info
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CPE 2.2info
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CVSSv4info
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CVSSv3info
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒
Google Hack: 🔒
Price Prediction: 🔍
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timelineinfo
04/12/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: code-projects.org
Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-6159 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-6159
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357039
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/12/2026 20:16
Changes: 04/12/2026 20:16 (57)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: AhmadMarzook
Cache ID: 99:D18:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #796666: code-projects Simple ChatBox In PHP 1.0 Cross Site Scripting (by AhmadMarzook)
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