How severe is CVE-2023-4847?

CVE-2023-4847 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-2023-4847 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4847?

CVE-2023-4847 affects Simple Book Catalog App Project Simple Book Catalog App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4847?

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

When was CVE-2023-4847 published?

CVE-2023-4847 was published on 2023-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4847

CVE-2023-4847 is a low-severity vulnerability in Simple Book Catalog App Project Simple Book Catalog App 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: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Simple Book Catalog App Project Simple Book Catalog App
Published: 2023-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Update Book Form. The manipulation of the argument book_title/book_author leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239256.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4847?: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Update Book Form. The manipulation of the argument book_title/book_author leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239256.
How severe is CVE-2023-4847?: CVE-2023-4847 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-2023-4847 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4847?: CVE-2023-4847 affects Simple Book Catalog App Project Simple Book Catalog App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4847?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4847 published?: CVE-2023-4847 was published on 2023-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_book_catalog_app_project:simple_book_catalog_app:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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