How severe is CVE-2023-49979?

CVE-2023-49979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49979?

CVE-2023-49979 affects Mayurik Best Student Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49979?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-49979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53874.

When was CVE-2023-49979 published?

CVE-2023-49979 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49979

CVE-2023-49979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mayurik Best Student Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53874
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Mayurik Best Student Management System
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory listing vulnerability in Customer Support System v1 allows attackers to list directories and sensitive files within the application without requiring authorization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49979?: A directory listing vulnerability in Customer Support System v1 allows attackers to list directories and sensitive files within the application without requiring authorization.
How severe is CVE-2023-49979?: CVE-2023-49979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49979?: CVE-2023-49979 affects Mayurik Best Student Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-49979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53874.
When was CVE-2023-49979 published?: CVE-2023-49979 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mayurik:best_student_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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