How severe is CVE-2023-6473?

CVE-2023-6473 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-2023-6473 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-2023-6473?

CVE-2023-6473 affects Remyandrade Online Quiz System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6473?

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

When was CVE-2023-6473 published?

CVE-2023-6473 was published on 2023-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6473

CVE-2023-6473 is a low-severity vulnerability in Remyandrade Online Quiz System 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: Remyandrade Online Quiz System
Published: 2023-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Online Quiz System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file take-quiz.php. The manipulation of the argument quiz_taker/year_section 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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246639.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6473?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Online Quiz System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file take-quiz.php. The manipulation of the argument quiz_taker/year_section 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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-246639.
How severe is CVE-2023-6473?: CVE-2023-6473 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-2023-6473 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-2023-6473?: CVE-2023-6473 affects Remyandrade Online Quiz System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6473 published?: CVE-2023-6473 was published on 2023-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:remyandrade:online_quiz_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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