Is CVE-2026-5209 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5209 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5209 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5209 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5209?

CVE-2026-5209 has a CVSS score of 2.4 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2026-5209

CWE-79Published: March 31, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

2.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.5th

Official Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Leave Application System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component User Management Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5209 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.

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.