CVE-2023-29998

Name: CVE-2023-29998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-07T16:15:09.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the content editor in Gis3W g3w-suite 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML and gain privileges via the description parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the content editor in Gis3W g3w-suite 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML and gain privileges via the description parameter.

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

0.45%

36.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gis3w	G3w-Suite	3.5

References

https://github.com/g3w-suiteProduct
https://labs.yarix.com/2023/07/gis3w-persistent-xss-in-g3wsuite-3-5-cve-2023-29998/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/g3w-suiteProduct
https://labs.yarix.com/2023/07/gis3w-persistent-xss-in-g3wsuite-3-5-cve-2023-29998/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29998?

How severe is CVE-2023-29998?

CVE-2023-29998 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29998?

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-2023-29998?

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Source: NVD / NIST