CVE-2023-22985

Name: CVE-2023-22985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-06T15:15:08.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22985 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Sourcecodester Simple Guestbook Management System version 1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via Name, Referrer, Location, and Comments.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sourcecodester Simple Guestbook Management System version 1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via Name, Referrer, Location, and Comments.

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

0.36%

27.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Guestbook Management System Project	Simple Guestbook Management System	1.0

References

http://sourcecodester.comVendor Advisory
https://medium.com/%40ivirajjadhav/cve-2023-22985-8869852685b
http://sourcecodester.comVendor Advisory
https://medium.com/%40ivirajjadhav/cve-2023-22985-8869852685b

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22985?

Sourcecodester Simple Guestbook Management System version 1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via Name, Referrer, Location, and Comments.

How severe is CVE-2023-22985?

CVE-2023-22985 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22985?

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-2023-22985?

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Source: NVD / NIST