CVE-2023-40786

Name: CVE-2023-40786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T14:15:09.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40786 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. HKcms v2.3.0.230709 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) allowing administrator cookies to be stolen.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HKcms v2.3.0.230709 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) allowing administrator cookies to be stolen.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hkcms	Hkcms	2.3.0.230709

References

https://gitee.com/Hk_Cms/HkCms/issues/I7S3VCExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.hkcms.cn/index/index/uplogs.htmlRelease Notes
https://gitee.com/Hk_Cms/HkCms/issues/I7S3VCExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.hkcms.cn/index/index/uplogs.htmlRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40786?

HKcms v2.3.0.230709 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) allowing administrator cookies to be stolen.

How severe is CVE-2023-40786?

CVE-2023-40786 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40786?

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-2023-40786?

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Source: NVD / NIST