CVE-2023-7056
CWE-79Published: December 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in code-projects Faculty Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/pages/subjects.php. The manipulation of the argument Description/Units leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248743.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-7056 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-7056 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts