CVE-2023-2973

Name: CVE-2023-2973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-30T11:15:09.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2973 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 Students Online Internship Timesheet Syste 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ajax.php?action=save_company. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Students Online Internship Timesheet Syste 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ajax.php?action=save_company. The manipulation of the argument name with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> 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-230204.

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

0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Students Online Internship Timesheet System Project	Students Online Internship Timesheet System	1.0

References

https://github.com/ShallowDream888/VulnerabilityReport/blob/main/XSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230204Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.230204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/ShallowDream888/VulnerabilityReport/blob/main/XSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230204Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.230204Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2973?

How severe is CVE-2023-2973?

CVE-2023-2973 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2973?

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Source: NVD / NIST