CVE-2023-34838

Name: CVE-2023-34838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-27T18:15:13.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Microworld Technologies eScan Management console v.14.0.1400.2281 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Description parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Microworld Technologies eScan Management console v.14.0.1400.2281 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to 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

0.75%

50.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Escanav	Escan Management Console	14.0.1400.2281

References

https://github.com/sahiloj/CVE-2023-34838/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sahiloj/CVE-2023-34838/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34838?

How severe is CVE-2023-34838?

CVE-2023-34838 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34838?

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-2023-34838?

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Source: NVD / NIST