CVE-2023-23637

Name: CVE-2023-23637
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-17T21:15:17.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23637 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. IMPatienT before 1.5.2 allows stored XSS via onmouseover in certain text fields within a PATCH /modify_onto request to the ontology builder. This may allow attackers to steal Protected Health Information.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IMPatienT before 1.5.2 allows stored XSS via onmouseover in certain text fields within a PATCH /modify_onto request to the ontology builder. This may allow attackers to steal Protected Health Information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unistra	Impatient	< 1.5.2

References

https://github.com/lambda-science/IMPatienT/compare/v1.5.1...v1.5.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lambda-science/IMPatienT/issues/101Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lambda-science/IMPatienT/releases/tag/v1.5.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lambda-science/IMPatienT/compare/v1.5.1...v1.5.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lambda-science/IMPatienT/issues/101Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/lambda-science/IMPatienT/releases/tag/v1.5.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23637?

How severe is CVE-2023-23637?

CVE-2023-23637 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23637?

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