How severe is CVE-2023-31498?

CVE-2023-31498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31498?

CVE-2023-31498 affects Phpgurukul Hospital Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-31498 published?

CVE-2023-31498 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31498

CVE-2023-31498 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Hospital Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Phpgurukul Hospital Management System
Published: 2023-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation issue was found in PHP Gurukul Hospital Management System In v.4.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information via the session token parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31498?: A privilege escalation issue was found in PHP Gurukul Hospital Management System In v.4.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information via the session token parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-31498?: CVE-2023-31498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31498?: CVE-2023-31498 affects Phpgurukul Hospital Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-31498 published?: CVE-2023-31498 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:hospital_management_system:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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