CVE-2023-36159

Name: CVE-2023-36159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-04T00:15:13.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sourcecodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the First Name, Middle Name and Last Name fields on the Create User page.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sourcecodester Lost and Found Information System 1.0 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the First Name, Middle Name and Last Name fields on the Create User page.

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

0.65%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oretnom23	Lost And Found Information System	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36159?

How severe is CVE-2023-36159?

CVE-2023-36159 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36159?

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-2023-36159?

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Source: NVD / NIST