How severe is CVE-2023-1591?

CVE-2023-1591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1591?

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

When was CVE-2023-1591 published?

CVE-2023-1591 was published on 2023-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1591

CVE-2023-1591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System
Published: 2023-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file classes/Users.php?f=save_ruser. The manipulation of the argument id/email leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223659.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1591?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file classes/Users.php?f=save_ruser. The manipulation of the argument id/email leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223659.
How severe is CVE-2023-1591?: CVE-2023-1591 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1591?: CVE-2023-1591 affects Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1591?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1591 published?: CVE-2023-1591 was published on 2023-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automatic_question_paper_generator_system_project:automatic_question_paper_generator_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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