CVE-2023-2740

Name: CVE-2023-2740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-16T17:15:11.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2740 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Guest Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file dateTest.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Guest Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file dateTest.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument name 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-229160.

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

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Guest Management System Project	Guest Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/xryj920/CVE/blob/main/XSS.mdThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.229160Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.229160Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xryj920/CVE/blob/main/XSS.mdThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.229160Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.229160Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2740?

How severe is CVE-2023-2740?

CVE-2023-2740 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2740?

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Source: NVD / NIST