How severe is CVE-2023-1796?

CVE-2023-1796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1796?

CVE-2023-1796 affects Employee Payslip Generator System Project Employee Payslip Generator System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1796?

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

When was CVE-2023-1796 published?

CVE-2023-1796 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1796

CVE-2023-1796 is a low-severity vulnerability in Employee Payslip Generator System Project Employee Payslip Generator System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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 2.4)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Employee Payslip Generator System Project Employee Payslip Generator System
Published: 2023-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Employee Payslip Generator 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /classes/Master.php?f=save_position of the component Create News Handler. The manipulation of the argument name with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224748.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1796?: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Employee Payslip Generator 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /classes/Master.php?f=save_position of the component Create News Handler. The manipulation of the argument name with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224748.
How severe is CVE-2023-1796?: CVE-2023-1796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1796?: CVE-2023-1796 affects Employee Payslip Generator System Project Employee Payslip Generator System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1796 published?: CVE-2023-1796 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:employee_payslip_generator_system_project:employee_payslip_generator_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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