CVE-2023-22849

Name: CVE-2023-22849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-04T21:15:09.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Sling App CMS version 1.1.4 and prior may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in multiple features. Upgrade to Apache Sling App CMS >= 1.1.6 . EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Sling App CMS version 1.1.4 and prior may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in multiple features. Upgrade to Apache Sling App CMS >= 1.1.6

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Sling Cms	< 1.1.6

References

https://sling.apache.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory
https://sling.apache.org/news.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22849?

How severe is CVE-2023-22849?

CVE-2023-22849 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22849?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST