Is CVE-2023-2973 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2973 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2973 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2973 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2973?

CVE-2023-2973 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2023-2973

CWE-79Published: May 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Students Online Internship Timesheet Syste 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ajax.php?action=save_company. The manipulation of the argument name with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230204.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2973 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.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

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.