CVE-2023-27293

Name: CVE-2023-27293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-28T17:15:11.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27293 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an unauthenticated attacker to submit malicious Javascript as the answer to a questionnaire which would then be executed when an authenticated user reviews the candidate's submission. This could be used to steal other users’ cookies and force users to make actions without their knowledge.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an unauthenticated attacker to submit malicious Javascript as the answer to a questionnaire which would then be executed when an authenticated user reviews the candidate's submission. This could be used to steal other users’ cookies and force users to make actions without their knowledge.

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

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opencats	Opencats	0.9.6

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27293?

How severe is CVE-2023-27293?

CVE-2023-27293 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27293?

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Source: NVD / NIST