How severe is CVE-2023-0905?

CVE-2023-0905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-0905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0905?

CVE-2023-0905 affects Employee Task Management System Project Employee Task Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0905?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0905 published?

CVE-2023-0905 was published on 2023-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0905

CVE-2023-0905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Employee Task Management System Project Employee Task Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Employee Task Management System Project Employee Task Management System
Published: 2023-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file changePasswordForEmployee.php. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221454 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0905?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Employee Task Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file changePasswordForEmployee.php. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221454 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-0905?: CVE-2023-0905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-0905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0905?: CVE-2023-0905 affects Employee Task Management System Project Employee Task Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0905 published?: CVE-2023-0905 was published on 2023-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:employee_task_management_system_project:employee_task_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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