How severe is CVE-2023-2740?

CVE-2023-2740 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-2023-2740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2740?

CVE-2023-2740 affects Guest Management System Project Guest Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2740?

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

When was CVE-2023-2740 published?

CVE-2023-2740 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2740

CVE-2023-2740 is a low-severity vulnerability in Guest Management System Project Guest Management 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% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Guest Management System Project Guest Management System
Published: 2023-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Guest Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file dateTest.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-229160.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2740?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Guest Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file dateTest.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-229160.
How severe is CVE-2023-2740?: CVE-2023-2740 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-2023-2740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2740?: CVE-2023-2740 affects Guest Management System Project Guest Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2740 published?: CVE-2023-2740 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:guest_management_system_project:guest_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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