How severe is CVE-2023-36942?

CVE-2023-36942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36942 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-2023-36942?

CVE-2023-36942 affects Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36942?

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

When was CVE-2023-36942 published?

CVE-2023-36942 was published on 2023-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36942

CVE-2023-36942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System
Published: 2023-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System Using PHP and MySQL 1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the website title field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36942?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Fire Reporting System Using PHP and MySQL 1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the website title field.
How severe is CVE-2023-36942?: CVE-2023-36942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36942 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-2023-36942?: CVE-2023-36942 affects Phpgurukul Online Fire Reporting System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36942 published?: CVE-2023-36942 was published on 2023-07-27 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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