How severe is CVE-2023-37686?

CVE-2023-37686 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-2023-37686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37686?

CVE-2023-37686 affects Phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37686?

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

When was CVE-2023-37686 published?

CVE-2023-37686 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-37686

CVE-2023-37686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring 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% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring System
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Add Nurse Page in the Admin portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37686?: Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Add Nurse Page in the Admin portal.
How severe is CVE-2023-37686?: CVE-2023-37686 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-2023-37686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37686?: CVE-2023-37686 affects Phpgurukul Online Nurse Hiring System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-37686 published?: CVE-2023-37686 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:online_nurse_hiring_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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