CVE-2023-36942

Name: CVE-2023-36942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-27T20:15:10.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36942 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System Using PHP and MySQL 1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the website title field.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System Using PHP and MySQL 1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the website title field.

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

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgurukul	Online Fire Reporting System	1.2

References

https://medium.com/%40ridheshgohil1092/cve-2023-36942-xss-on-online-fire-reporting-system-v-1-2-19357e54978cExploit
https://packetstormsecurity.comThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://medium.com/%40ridheshgohil1092/cve-2023-36942-xss-on-online-fire-reporting-system-v-1-2-19357e54978cExploit
https://packetstormsecurity.comThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36942?

How severe is CVE-2023-36942?

CVE-2023-36942 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36942?

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