How severe is CVE-2023-1593?

CVE-2023-1593 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-2023-1593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1593?

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

When was CVE-2023-1593 published?

CVE-2023-1593 was published on 2023-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1593

CVE-2023-1593 is a low-severity vulnerability in Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator 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: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_class. The manipulation of the argument description leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The identifier VDB-223661 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1593?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_class. The manipulation of the argument description leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The identifier VDB-223661 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1593?: CVE-2023-1593 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-2023-1593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1593?: CVE-2023-1593 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-2023-1593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1593 published?: CVE-2023-1593 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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