Is CVE-2023-1006 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1006 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1006 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1006 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1006?

CVE-2023-1006 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2023-1006

CWE-79Published: February 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Medical Certificate Generator App 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component New Record Handler. The manipulation of the argument Firstname/Middlename/Lastname/Suffix/Nationality/Doctor Fullname/Doctor Suffix with the input "><script>prompt(1)</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221739.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-1006 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.