CVE-2023-1496

Name: CVE-2023-1496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-19T17:15:11.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.

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

1.58%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Evilmartians	Imgproxy	< 3.14.0

References

https://github.com/imgproxy/imgproxy/commit/62f8d08a93d301285dcd1dabcc7ba10c6c65b689Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/de603972-935a-401a-96fb-17ddadd282b2Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/imgproxy/imgproxy/commit/62f8d08a93d301285dcd1dabcc7ba10c6c65b689Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/de603972-935a-401a-96fb-17ddadd282b2Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1496?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.

How severe is CVE-2023-1496?

CVE-2023-1496 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1496?

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-2023-1496?

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Source: NVD / NIST