CVE-2023-38040

Name: CVE-2023-38040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-17T05:15:10.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38040 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in Revive Adserver 5.4.1 and earlier versions... EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in Revive Adserver 5.4.1 and earlier versions..

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

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Revive-Adserver	Revive Adserver	<= 5.4.1

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1694171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1694171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38040?

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in Revive Adserver 5.4.1 and earlier versions..

How severe is CVE-2023-38040?

CVE-2023-38040 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38040?

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-2023-38040?

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Source: NVD / NIST