CVE-2023-1240

Name: CVE-2023-1240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-07T08:15:09.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1240 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Answer	Answer	< 1.0.6

References

https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/90bfa0dcc7b49482f1d1e31aee3ab073f3c13dd9Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/a24f57a4-22e3-4a17-8227-6a410a11498aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/90bfa0dcc7b49482f1d1e31aee3ab073f3c13dd9Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/a24f57a4-22e3-4a17-8227-6a410a11498aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1240?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

How severe is CVE-2023-1240?

CVE-2023-1240 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1240?

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-2023-1240?

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Source: NVD / NIST