CVE-2023-5791

Name: CVE-2023-5791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-26T17:15:10.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5791 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file endpoint/add-note.php. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file endpoint/add-note.php. The manipulation of the argument noteTitle/noteContent leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243597 was 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

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Remyandrade	Sticky Notes App	1.0

References

https://github.com/Yp1oneer/cve_hub/blob/main/Sticky%20Notes%20App/Cross%20Site%20Scripting.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.243597Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.243597Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Yp1oneer/cve_hub/blob/main/Sticky%20Notes%20App/Cross%20Site%20Scripting.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.243597Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.243597Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5791?

How severe is CVE-2023-5791?

CVE-2023-5791 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-2023-5791?

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Source: NVD / NIST