CVE-2023-36118

Name: CVE-2023-36118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-01T23:15:30.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36118 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Faculty Evaulation System using PHP/MySQLi v.1.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the page parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Faculty Evaulation System using PHP/MySQLi v.1.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the page parameter.

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

0.69%

48.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Faculty Evaluation System Project	Faculty Evaluation System	1.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172672/Faculty-Evaluation-System-1.0-Shell-Upload.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Trinity-SYT-SECURITY/XSS_vuln_issue/blob/main/Faculty%20Evaluation%20System%20v1.0.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackmd.io/%40SY-T/Hy6HvwxPnBroken Link
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/4ffbe017-70e1-4789-bfe6-4d6fb0d1a0b7Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/5282e0af-7c45-43b0-9869-9becee7d6d70Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172672/Faculty-Evaluation-System-1.0-Shell-Upload.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Trinity-SYT-SECURITY/XSS_vuln_issue/blob/main/Faculty%20Evaluation%20System%20v1.0.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackmd.io/%40SY-T/Hy6HvwxPnBroken Link
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/4ffbe017-70e1-4789-bfe6-4d6fb0d1a0b7Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/5282e0af-7c45-43b0-9869-9becee7d6d70Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36118?

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Faculty Evaulation System using PHP/MySQLi v.1.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the page parameter.

How severe is CVE-2023-36118?

CVE-2023-36118 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36118?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-36118?

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Source: NVD / NIST