CVE-2023-40786
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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