CVE-2023-31698

Name: CVE-2023-31698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-17T13:15:09.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Bludit v3.14.1 is vulnerable to Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG file on site logo. NOTE: the product's security model is that users are trusted by the administrator to insert arbitrary content (users cannot create their own accounts through self-registration).. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bludit v3.14.1 is vulnerable to Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG file on site logo. NOTE: the product's security model is that users are trusted by the administrator to insert arbitrary content (users cannot create their own accounts through self-registration).

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

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bludit	Bludit	3.14.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172462/Bludit-CMS-3.14.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1212#issuecomment-649514491
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1369#issuecomment-940806199
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1509Exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172462/Bludit-CMS-3.14.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1212#issuecomment-649514491
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1369#issuecomment-940806199
https://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1509Exploit

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31698?

How severe is CVE-2023-31698?

CVE-2023-31698 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31698?

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-2023-31698?

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Source: NVD / NIST