How severe is CVE-2024-40478?

CVE-2024-40478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40478 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-2024-40478?

CVE-2024-40478 affects Jayesh Online Exam System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40478?

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

Does CVE-2024-40478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38469.

When was CVE-2024-40478 published?

CVE-2024-40478 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40478

CVE-2024-40478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jayesh Online Exam System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38469
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jayesh Online Exam System
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/admin/afeedback.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "rname" and "email" parameter fields

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40478?: A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/admin/afeedback.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "rname" and "email" parameter fields
How severe is CVE-2024-40478?: CVE-2024-40478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40478 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-2024-40478?: CVE-2024-40478 affects Jayesh Online Exam System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38469.
When was CVE-2024-40478 published?: CVE-2024-40478 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jayesh:online_exam_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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