CVE-2026-3170
CWE-79Published: February 25, 2026· Updated: Feb 25, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester/Patrick Mvuma Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /patient-search.php. The manipulation of the argument First Name/Last Name results in cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3170 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-3170. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-3170 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts