How severe is CVE-2023-1852?

CVE-2023-1852 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-2023-1852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1852?

CVE-2023-1852 affects Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1852?

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

When was CVE-2023-1852 published?

CVE-2023-1852 was published on 2023-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1852

CVE-2023-1852 is a low-severity vulnerability in Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll 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: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System
Published: 2023-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/deduction_edit.php. The manipulation of the argument description leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224992.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1852?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/deduction_edit.php. The manipulation of the argument description leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224992.
How severe is CVE-2023-1852?: CVE-2023-1852 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-2023-1852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1852?: CVE-2023-1852 affects Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1852?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1852 published?: CVE-2023-1852 was published on 2023-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_payroll_system_project:online_payroll_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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