CVE-2023-6440

Name: CVE-2023-6440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-30T21:15:09.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Book Borrower System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file endpoint/add-book.php. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Book Borrower System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file endpoint/add-book.php. The manipulation of the argument Book Title/Book Author leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246443.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Remyandrade	Book Borrower System	1.0

References

https://github.com/lscjl/lsi.webray.com.cn/blob/main/CVE-project/Book%20Borrower%20System%20Cross%20site%20scripting.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246443Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.246443Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/lscjl/lsi.webray.com.cn/blob/main/CVE-project/Book%20Borrower%20System%20Cross%20site%20scripting.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246443Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.246443Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6440?

How severe is CVE-2023-6440?

CVE-2023-6440 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6440?

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Source: NVD / NIST