CVE-2023-5581

Name: CVE-2023-5581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-14T13:15:09.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5581 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument page leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-242146 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.51%

39.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oretnom23	Medicine Tracker System	1.0

References

https://github.com/GodRone/MedicineTrackerSystem/blob/main/Medicine%20Tracker%20System_XSS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.242146Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.242146Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GodRone/MedicineTrackerSystem/blob/main/Medicine%20Tracker%20System_XSS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.242146Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.242146Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5581?

How severe is CVE-2023-5581?

CVE-2023-5581 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5581?

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Source: NVD / NIST