CVE-2023-4847

SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App Update Book Form cross site scripting

MEDIUM
6.1
CVSS Score
Published: September 9, 2023 at 08:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:38 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsSimple Book Catalog AppSimple Book Catalog App

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Severity
MEDIUM6.1
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.6%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Simple Book Catalog App 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Update Book Form. The manipulation of the argument book_title/book_author leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-239256.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (3)

SignaturePermissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.239256
VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionPermissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.239256

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-79

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