CVE-2023-29043: Presentations may contain references to images, which are user-controlled, and could include malicious script code that is being processed when editin...

Description

Presentations may contain references to images, which are user-controlled, and could include malicious script code that is being processed when editing a document. Script code embedded in malicious documents could be executed in the context of the user editing the document when performing certain actions, like copying content. The relevant attribute does now get encoded to avoid the possibility of executing script code. No publicly available exploits are known.

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

0.33%

24.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	< 7.10.6
Open-Xchange	Open-Xchange Appsuite	7.10.6

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29043?

Presentations may contain references to images, which are user-controlled, and could include malicious script code that is being processed when editing a document. Script code embedded in malicious documents could be executed in the context of the user editing the document when performing certain actions, like copying content. The relevant attribute does now get encoded to avoid the possibility of executing script code. No publicly available exploits are known.

How severe is CVE-2023-29043?

CVE-2023-29043 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29043?

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.