CVE-2023-40869

Name: CVE-2023-40869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-14T22:15:08.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mooSocial mooSocial Software 3.1.6 and 3.1.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the edit_menu, copuon, and group_categorias functions.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mooSocial mooSocial Software 3.1.6 and 3.1.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the edit_menu, copuon, and group_categorias functions.

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

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moosocial	Moosocial	3.1.6
Moosocial	Moosocial	3.1.7

References

https://github.com/MinoTauro2020/CVE-2023-40869Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/MinoTauro2020/CVE-2023-40869Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40869?

How severe is CVE-2023-40869?

CVE-2023-40869 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40869?

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