CVE-2023-0905

Name: CVE-2023-0905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-18T08:15:42.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0905 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file changePasswordForEmployee.php. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file changePasswordForEmployee.php. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221454 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.19%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Employee Task Management System Project	Employee Task Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/navaidzansari/CVE_Demo/blob/main/2023/Employee%20Task%20Management%20System%20-%20Broken%20Authentication.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221454Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.221454Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/navaidzansari/CVE_Demo/blob/main/2023/Employee%20Task%20Management%20System%20-%20Broken%20Authentication.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221454Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.221454Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0905?

How severe is CVE-2023-0905?

CVE-2023-0905 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0905?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0905?

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Source: NVD / NIST