CVE-2023-3978
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2023-3978 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Text nodes not in the HTML namespace are incorrectly literally rendered, causing text which should be escaped to not be. This could lead to an XSS attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Text nodes not in the HTML namespace are incorrectly literally rendered, causing text which should be escaped to not be. This could lead to an XSS attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Networking | < 0.13.0 |
References
- https://go.dev/issue/61615Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1988Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://go.dev/issue/61615Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1988Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3978?
Text nodes not in the HTML namespace are incorrectly literally rendered, causing text which should be escaped to not be. This could lead to an XSS attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-3978?
CVE-2023-3978 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3978?
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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