How severe is CVE-2023-49540?

CVE-2023-49540 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-2023-49540 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49540?

CVE-2023-49540 affects Oretnom23 Book Store Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49540?

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

Does CVE-2023-49540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53497.

When was CVE-2023-49540 published?

CVE-2023-49540 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49540

CVE-2023-49540 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Book Store Management 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53497
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oretnom23 Book Store Management System
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Book Store Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /bsms_ci/index.php/history. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the history parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49540?: Book Store Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /bsms_ci/index.php/history. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the history parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-49540?: CVE-2023-49540 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-2023-49540 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49540?: CVE-2023-49540 affects Oretnom23 Book Store Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49540?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53497.
When was CVE-2023-49540 published?: CVE-2023-49540 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:book_store_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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