CVE-2023-2678: A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0 and classified as problematic

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-2678 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting file tracker manager system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /file_manager/admin/save_user.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument firstname leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: file tracker manager system project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-12 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

file tracker manager system project file tracker manager system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-tracker-manager-system || rpm -q file-tracker-manager-system || file-tracker-manager-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-tracker-manager-system sudo apt install file-tracker-manager-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold file-tracker-manager-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list file-tracker-manager-system sudo dnf downgrade file-tracker-manager-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add file-tracker-manager-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2678?

file tracker manager system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2678 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2678 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-2678 affect?

CVE-2023-2678 affects file tracker manager system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /file_manager/admin/save_user.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. T

How urgent is CVE-2023-2678?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-2643 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester File Tracker Manager System 1.0

References

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