How severe is CVE-2024-8473?

CVE-2024-8473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8473?

CVE-2024-8473 affects Phpgurukul Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8473?

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

Does CVE-2024-8473 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8473 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49206.

When was CVE-2024-8473 published?

CVE-2024-8473 was published on 2024-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8473

CVE-2024-8473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Job Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49206
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Job Portal
Published: 2024-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, whereby user-controlled input is not sufficiently encrypted. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to retrieve the session details of an authenticated user through user_email parameter in /jobportal/admin/login.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8473?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, whereby user-controlled input is not sufficiently encrypted. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to retrieve the session details of an authenticated user through user_email parameter in /jobportal/admin/login.php.
How severe is CVE-2024-8473?: CVE-2024-8473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8473?: CVE-2024-8473 affects Phpgurukul Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8473 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8473 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49206.
When was CVE-2024-8473 published?: CVE-2024-8473 was published on 2024-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-job-portal

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:job_portal:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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