CVE-2023-38435

Name: CVE-2023-38435
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-25T16:15:11.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38435 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin version 2.0.2 and prior may allow an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Upgrade to Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin 2.1.0 or higher.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin version 2.0.2 and prior may allow an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Upgrade to Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin 2.1.0 or higher.

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

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Felix Health Check Webconsole Plugin	< 2.1.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43Mailing List, Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/25/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/r3blhp3onr4rdbkgdyglqnccg0v79pfvMailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43Mailing List, Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/25/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/r3blhp3onr4rdbkgdyglqnccg0v79pfvMailing List

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38435?

How severe is CVE-2023-38435?

CVE-2023-38435 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38435?

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