How severe is CVE-2023-0527?

CVE-2023-0527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0527?

CVE-2023-0527 affects Online Security Guards Hiring System Project Online Security Guards Hiring System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0527?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0527 published?

CVE-2023-0527 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0527

CVE-2023-0527 is a low-severity vulnerability in Online Security Guards Hiring System Project Online Security Guards Hiring System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Online Security Guards Hiring System Project Online Security Guards Hiring System
Published: 2023-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file search-request.php. The manipulation of the argument searchdata with the input "><script>alert(document.domain)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-219596.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0527?: A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Online Security Guards Hiring System 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file search-request.php. The manipulation of the argument searchdata with the input "><script>alert(document.domain)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-219596.
How severe is CVE-2023-0527?: CVE-2023-0527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0527?: CVE-2023-0527 affects Online Security Guards Hiring System Project Online Security Guards Hiring System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0527 published?: CVE-2023-0527 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_security_guards_hiring_system_project:online_security_guards_hiring_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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