How severe is CVE-2023-5791?

CVE-2023-5791 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-2023-5791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5791?

CVE-2023-5791 affects Remyandrade Sticky Notes App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5791?

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

When was CVE-2023-5791 published?

CVE-2023-5791 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5791

CVE-2023-5791 is a low-severity vulnerability in Remyandrade Sticky Notes 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% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Remyandrade Sticky Notes App
Published: 2023-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file endpoint/add-note.php. The manipulation of the argument noteTitle/noteContent leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243597 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5791?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file endpoint/add-note.php. The manipulation of the argument noteTitle/noteContent leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243597 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-5791?: CVE-2023-5791 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-2023-5791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5791?: CVE-2023-5791 affects Remyandrade Sticky Notes App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5791?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5791 published?: CVE-2023-5791 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:remyandrade:sticky_notes_app:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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