CVE-2023-36256

Name: CVE-2023-36256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-07T18:15:09.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Online Examination System Project 1.0 version is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by an admin user, will delete a user account from the database without the admin's consent. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Online Examination System Project 1.0 version is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by an admin user, will delete a user account from the database without the admin's consent. The email of the user to be deleted is passed as a parameter in the URL, which can be manipulated by the attacker. This could result in a loss of data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Online Examination System Project	Online Examination System	1.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51511Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.hackersnotes.com/blog/pentest/online-examination-system-project-1-0-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51511Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.hackersnotes.com/blog/pentest/online-examination-system-project-1-0-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36256?

How severe is CVE-2023-36256?

CVE-2023-36256 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36256?

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