How serious is CVE-2026-3170?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2026-3170?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2026-3170 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-3170?

CVE-2026-3170 affects pamzey patients waiting area queue management system. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3170?

To remediate CVE-2026-3170, check for security patches from pamzey. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2026-3170

Medium

|4.8

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System by manipulating the First Name or Last Name fields in the patient search function, allowing them to execute harmful actions on users' browsers. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, meaning attackers don't need physical access to the system to carry out their attack.

Technical 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.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredHigh

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$638($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 0 days

Quick Information

Published

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

pamzey

Product

patients waiting area queue management system

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