CVE-2023-0527

Name: CVE-2023-0527
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-27T11:15:12.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 6.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0527 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 6.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

6.17%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Online Security Guards Hiring System Project	Online Security Guards Hiring System	1.0

References

https://github.com/ctflearner/Vulnerability/blob/main/Online-Security-guard-POC.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.219596Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.219596Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ctflearner/Vulnerability/blob/main/Online-Security-guard-POC.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.219596Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.219596Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0527?

How severe is CVE-2023-0527?

CVE-2023-0527 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0527?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST