How severe is CVE-2024-40481?

CVE-2024-40481 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-2024-40481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40481?

CVE-2024-40481 affects Phpgurukul Old Age Home Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40481?

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

Does CVE-2024-40481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38472.

When was CVE-2024-40481 published?

CVE-2024-40481 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40481

CVE-2024-40481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Old Age Home Management 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% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38472
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Old Age Home Management System
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/admin/view-enquiry.php" in PHPGurukul Old Age Home Management System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Contact Us page "message" parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40481?: A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/admin/view-enquiry.php" in PHPGurukul Old Age Home Management System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Contact Us page "message" parameter.
How severe is CVE-2024-40481?: CVE-2024-40481 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-2024-40481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40481?: CVE-2024-40481 affects Phpgurukul Old Age Home Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40481 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40481 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38472.
When was CVE-2024-40481 published?: CVE-2024-40481 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/takekaramey/CVE_Writeup/blob/main/PHPGurukul/Old%20Age%20Home%20Mgmt%20System%20v1.0/Stored%20XSS.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:old_age_home_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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