CVE-2023-2753

Name: CVE-2023-2753
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-17T08:15:08.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2753 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.0-beta.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.0-beta.

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

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	< 3.2.0	—
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	3.2.0	Alpha

References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/5401ab75d022932b8d5d7adaa771acf44fed18baPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/eca2284d-e81a-4ab8-91bb-7afeca557628Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/5401ab75d022932b8d5d7adaa771acf44fed18baPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/eca2284d-e81a-4ab8-91bb-7afeca557628Broken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2753?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.0-beta.

How severe is CVE-2023-2753?

CVE-2023-2753 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2753?

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-2023-2753?

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Source: NVD / NIST