CVE-2023-28485

Name: CVE-2023-28485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-26T16:15:09.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28485 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross-site scripting (Stored XSS) vulnerability in file preview in WeKan before 6.75 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via names of file attachments. Any user can obtain the privilege to rename within their own board (where they have BoardAdmin access), and renameAttachment does not block XSS payloads.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (Stored XSS) vulnerability in file preview in WeKan before 6.75 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via names of file attachments. Any user can obtain the privilege to rename within their own board (where they have BoardAdmin access), and renameAttachment does not block XSS payloads.

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

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wekan Project	Wekan	< 6.75

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172649/Wekan-6.74-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wekan.github.io/Product
https://wekan.github.io/hall-of-fame/filebleed/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172649/Wekan-6.74-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wekan.github.io/Product
https://wekan.github.io/hall-of-fame/filebleed/Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28485?

How severe is CVE-2023-28485?

CVE-2023-28485 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28485?

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