CVE-2023-2822

Name: CVE-2023-2822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-20T07:15:43.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2822 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Ellucian Ethos Identity up to 5.10.5. It has been classified as problematic. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Ellucian Ethos Identity up to 5.10.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cas/logout. The manipulation of the argument url leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 5.10.6 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-229596.

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

3.30%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ellucian	Ethos Identity	< 5.10.6

References

https://medium.com/@cyberninja717/685bb1675dfbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/@cyberninja717/reflected-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-ellucian-ethos-identity-cas-logout-page-685bb1675dfbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.229596Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.229596Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://medium.com/@cyberninja717/685bb1675dfbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/@cyberninja717/reflected-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-ellucian-ethos-identity-cas-logout-page-685bb1675dfbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.229596Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.229596Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2822?

How severe is CVE-2023-2822?

CVE-2023-2822 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2822?

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