How severe is CVE-2023-36940?

CVE-2023-36940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36940?

CVE-2023-36940 affects Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36940?

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

When was CVE-2023-36940 published?

CVE-2023-36940 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36940

CVE-2023-36940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System
Published: 2023-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System Using PHP and MySQL v.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the search field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36940?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System Using PHP and MySQL v.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the search field.
How severe is CVE-2023-36940?: CVE-2023-36940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36940?: CVE-2023-36940 affects Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36940 published?: CVE-2023-36940 was published on 2023-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:online_fire_reporting_system:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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