Is CVE-2026-5542 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5542 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5542 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5542 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5542?

CVE-2026-5542 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-5542

CWE-79Published: April 5, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.4th

Official Description

A vulnerability was determined in code-projects Simple Laundry System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /modstaffinfo.php of the component Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument userid can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5542 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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.