CVE-2023-3540

Name: CVE-2023-3540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-07T15:15:10.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3540 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SimplePHPscripts NewsLetter Script PHP 2.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /preview.php of the component URL Parameter Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SimplePHPscripts NewsLetter Script PHP 2.4. Affected is an unknown function of the file /preview.php of the component URL Parameter Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-233292.

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

0.31%

22.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplephpscripts	Newsletter Script Php	2.4

References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.233292Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.233292Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.233292Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.233292Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3540?

How severe is CVE-2023-3540?

CVE-2023-3540 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3540?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST