How severe is CVE-2023-2691?

CVE-2023-2691 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-2023-2691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2691?

CVE-2023-2691 affects Personnel Property Equipment System Project Personnel Property Equipment System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2691?

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

When was CVE-2023-2691 published?

CVE-2023-2691 was published on 2023-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2691

CVE-2023-2691 is a low-severity vulnerability in Personnel Property Equipment System Project Personnel Property Equipment 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Personnel Property Equipment System Project Personnel Property Equipment System
Published: 2023-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Personnel Property Equipment System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/add_item.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument item_name 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-228972.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2691?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Personnel Property Equipment System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/add_item.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument item_name 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-228972.
How severe is CVE-2023-2691?: CVE-2023-2691 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-2023-2691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2691?: CVE-2023-2691 affects Personnel Property Equipment System Project Personnel Property Equipment System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2691 published?: CVE-2023-2691 was published on 2023-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:personnel_property_equipment_system_project:personnel_property_equipment_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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