CVE-2023-0527

Public Exploit
PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System search-request.php cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file search-request.php. The manipulation of the argument searchdata with the input "><script>alert(document.domain)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-219596.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.83% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.219596 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.219596 permissions required signature vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/ctflearner/Vulnerability/blob/main/Online-Security-guard-POC.md third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0527?
CVE-2023-0527 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0527?
To fix CVE-2023-0527, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0527 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0527 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0527?
CVE-2023-0527 affects PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System.
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