How severe is CVE-2023-33440?

CVE-2023-33440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-33440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33440?

CVE-2023-33440 affects Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33440?

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

When was CVE-2023-33440 published?

CVE-2023-33440 was published on 2023-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33440

CVE-2023-33440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System
Published: 2023-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sourcecodester Faculty Evaluation System v1.0 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via /eval/ajax.php?action=save_user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33440?: Sourcecodester Faculty Evaluation System v1.0 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via /eval/ajax.php?action=save_user.
How severe is CVE-2023-33440?: CVE-2023-33440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-33440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33440?: CVE-2023-33440 affects Faculty Evaluation System Project Faculty Evaluation System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-33440 published?: CVE-2023-33440 was published on 2023-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:faculty_evaluation_system_project:faculty_evaluation_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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