How severe is CVE-2023-1853?

CVE-2023-1853 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-2023-1853 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-2023-1853?

CVE-2023-1853 affects Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1853?

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

When was CVE-2023-1853 published?

CVE-2023-1853 was published on 2023-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1853

CVE-2023-1853 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/employee_edit.php. The manipulation of the argument of leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-224993 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1853?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Online Payroll System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/employee_edit.php. The manipulation of the argument of leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-224993 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1853?: CVE-2023-1853 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-2023-1853 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-2023-1853?: CVE-2023-1853 affects Online Payroll System Project Online Payroll System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1853 published?: CVE-2023-1853 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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