CVE-2023-40618

Name: CVE-2023-40618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-20T18:15:12.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40618 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as Visual Project Explorer 1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload into the 'service' parameter in 'headstart_snapshot.php'.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as Visual Project Explorer 1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload into the 'service' parameter in 'headstart_snapshot.php'.

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

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openknowledgemaps	Head Start	4
Openknowledgemaps	Head Start	5
Openknowledgemaps	Head Start	6
Openknowledgemaps	Head Start	7

References

https://github.com/dub-flow/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2023-40618Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dub-flow/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2023-40618Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40618?

How severe is CVE-2023-40618?

CVE-2023-40618 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40618?

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