CVE-2023-3691

Name: CVE-2023-3691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-16T17:15:09.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.8.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-234237 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Layui	Layui	< 2.8.0	—
Layui	Layui	2.8.0	Beta1

References

https://gitee.com/layui/layui/issues/I7HDXZExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gitee.com/layui/layui/tree/v2.8.0Product
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.234237Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.234237Third Party Advisory
https://gitee.com/layui/layui/issues/I7HDXZExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gitee.com/layui/layui/tree/v2.8.0Product
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.234237Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.234237Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3691?

How severe is CVE-2023-3691?

CVE-2023-3691 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3691?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST