CVE-2023-23927

Name: CVE-2023-23927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-03T22:15:09.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23927 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. When you insert a payload inside a label name or instruction of an entry type, an cross-site scripting (XSS) happens in the quick post widget on the admin dashboard. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Craft is a platform for creating digital experiences. When you insert a payload inside a label name or instruction of an entry type, an cross-site scripting (XSS) happens in the quick post widget on the admin dashboard. This issue has been fixed in version 4.3.7.

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

0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftcms	Craft Cms	< 4.3.7

References

https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md#437---2023-02-03Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-qcrj-6ffc-v7hqExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/53917092/215604129-d5b75608-5a24-4eb3-906f-55b192310298.mp4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md#437---2023-02-03Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-qcrj-6ffc-v7hqExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/53917092/215604129-d5b75608-5a24-4eb3-906f-55b192310298.mp4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23927?

How severe is CVE-2023-23927?

CVE-2023-23927 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23927?

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-2023-23927?

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Source: NVD / NIST