CVE-2023-36259

Name: CVE-2023-36259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-30T09:15:47.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36259 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Craft CMS Audit Plugin before version 3.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during user creation.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Craft CMS Audit Plugin before version 3.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during user creation.

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

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftcms	Craft Cms	< 3.0.2

References

https://github.com/sjelfull/craft-audit/pull/73Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/threat-briefing-craftcms-amrcybersecurity-emi0e/?trackingId=E75GttWvQp6gfvPiJDDUBA%3D%3DThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sjelfull/craft-audit/pull/73Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/threat-briefing-craftcms-amrcybersecurity-emi0e/?trackingId=E75GttWvQp6gfvPiJDDUBA%3D%3DThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36259?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Craft CMS Audit Plugin before version 3.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during user creation.

How severe is CVE-2023-36259?

CVE-2023-36259 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36259?

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-2023-36259?

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Source: NVD / NIST