How severe is CVE-2023-3538?

CVE-2023-3538 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-2023-3538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3538?

CVE-2023-3538 affects Simplephpscripts Photo Gallery Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3538?

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

When was CVE-2023-3538 published?

CVE-2023-3538 was published on 2023-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3538

CVE-2023-3538 is a low-severity vulnerability in Simplephpscripts Photo Gallery Php 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Simplephpscripts Photo Gallery Php
Published: 2023-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SimplePHPscripts Photo Gallery PHP 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /preview.php of the component URL Parameter Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. VDB-233290 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3538?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SimplePHPscripts Photo Gallery PHP 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /preview.php of the component URL Parameter Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. VDB-233290 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-3538?: CVE-2023-3538 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-2023-3538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3538?: CVE-2023-3538 affects Simplephpscripts Photo Gallery Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3538 published?: CVE-2023-3538 was published on 2023-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simplephpscripts:photo_gallery_php:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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