CVE-2023-1851

Name: CVE-2023-1851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-05T08:15:07.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/employee_add.php. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/employee_add.php. The manipulation of the argument of leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224991.

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

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Online Payroll System Project	Online Payroll System	1.0

References

https://github.com/E1CHO/cve_hub/blob/main/Online%20Payroll%20System%20in%20PHP%20and%20MySQL%20Free%20Download%20A%20Comprehensive%20Guide/Online%20Payroll%20System%20in%20PHP%20and%20MySQL%20Free%20Download%20A%20Comprehensive%20Guide%20-%20vlun%207.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.224991Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.224991Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/E1CHO/cve_hub/blob/main/Online%20Payroll%20System%20in%20PHP%20and%20MySQL%20Free%20Download%20A%20Comprehensive%20Guide/Online%20Payroll%20System%20in%20PHP%20and%20MySQL%20Free%20Download%20A%20Comprehensive%20Guide%20-%20vlun%207.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.224991Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.224991Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1851?

How severe is CVE-2023-1851?

CVE-2023-1851 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1851?

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