How severe is CVE-2023-5286?

CVE-2023-5286 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-2023-5286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5286?

CVE-2023-5286 affects Oretnom23 Expense Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5286?

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

When was CVE-2023-5286 published?

CVE-2023-5286 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5286

CVE-2023-5286 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Expense Tracker 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: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oretnom23 Expense Tracker
Published: 2023-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Expense Tracker App v1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file add_category.php of the component Category Handler. The manipulation of the argument category_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240914 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5286?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Expense Tracker App v1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file add_category.php of the component Category Handler. The manipulation of the argument category_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240914 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-5286?: CVE-2023-5286 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-2023-5286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5286?: CVE-2023-5286 affects Oretnom23 Expense Tracker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5286 published?: CVE-2023-5286 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:expense_tracker:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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