CVE-2023-49979

HIGH

Published Mar 21, 2024 Modified Mar 5, 2025 CWE-862 CWE-548

Description

A directory listing vulnerability in Customer Support System v1 allows attackers to list directories and sensitive files within the application without requiring authorization.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

CWE-548 CWE-548

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mayurik	best_student_management_system	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/geraldoalcantara/CVE-2023-49979 https://github.com/geraldoalcantara/CVE-2023-49979

Other References

https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15653/best-student-result-management-system-project-source-code-php-and-mysql-free-download https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15653/best-student-result-management-system-project-source-code-php-and-mysql-free-download

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49979? +

A directory listing vulnerability in Customer Support System v1 allows attackers to list directories and sensitive files within the application without requiring authorization. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-49979? +

CVE-2023-49979 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49979? +

CVE-2023-49979 affects products from mayurik, specifically: best_student_management_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49979? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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