CVE-2024-56998

Name: CVE-2024-56998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-21T15:15:13.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-56998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. PHPGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /edit-profile.php via the parameter $address.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHPGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /edit-profile.php via the parameter $address.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpgurukul	Hospital Management System	4.0

References

https://github.com/kirito999/HMS_stored_XSS/blob/main/stored%20XSS2%20in%20HMS4.0/stored%20XSS2%20in%20HMS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kirito999/HMS_stored_XSS/blob/main/stored%20XSS2%20in%20HMS4.0/stored%20XSS2%20in%20HMS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56998?

PHPGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /edit-profile.php via the parameter $address.

How severe is CVE-2024-56998?

CVE-2024-56998 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56998?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-56998?

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Source: NVD / NIST