CVE-2023-0741

Name: CVE-2023-0741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-08T08:15:08.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0741 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Answer	Answer	< 1.0.4

References

https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/c3001de52af91f09c96e701facbce0b9fa0c98adPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/78233bfa-871d-45e1-815f-dee73e397809Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/c3001de52af91f09c96e701facbce0b9fa0c98adPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/78233bfa-871d-45e1-815f-dee73e397809Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0741?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.4.

How severe is CVE-2023-0741?

CVE-2023-0741 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0741?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0741?

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Source: NVD / NIST