CVE-2023-2691

Name: CVE-2023-2691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-14T09:15:09.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Personnel Property Equipment System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/add_item.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Personnel Property Equipment System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/add_item.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument item_name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228972.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Personnel Property Equipment System Project	Personnel Property Equipment System	1.0

References

https://github.com/LeozhangCA/CVEReport/blob/main/StoredXSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228972Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228972Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/LeozhangCA/CVEReport/blob/main/StoredXSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228972Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.228972Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2691?

How severe is CVE-2023-2691?

CVE-2023-2691 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2691?

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Source: NVD / NIST