CVE-2023-3005

Name: CVE-2023-3005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-31T09:15:10.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3005 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Local Service Search Engine Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=save_area of the component POST Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Local Service Search Engine Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=save_area of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument area with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> 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 identifier VDB-230349 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Local Service Search Engine Management System Project	Local Service Search Engine Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/sikii7/CVE/blob/main/XSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230349Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.230349Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/sikii7/CVE/blob/main/XSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230349Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.230349Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3005?

How severe is CVE-2023-3005?

CVE-2023-3005 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3005?

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Source: NVD / NIST