CVE-2023-42431
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BlueSpiceAvatars extension of BlueSpice allows logged in user to inject arbitrary HTML into the profile image dialog on Special:Preferences. This only applies to the genuine user context.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BlueSpiceAvatars extension of BlueSpice allows logged in user to inject arbitrary HTML into the profile image dialog on Special:Preferences. This only applies to the genuine user context.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hallowelt | Bluespice | >= 3.0, < 3.2.10.1 |
| Hallowelt | Bluespice | >= 4.0, < 4.3.3 |
References
- https://en.wiki.bluespice.com/wiki/Security:Security_Advisories/BSSA-2023-02Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://en.wiki.bluespice.com/wiki/Security:Security_Advisories/BSSA-2023-02Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42431?
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BlueSpiceAvatars extension of BlueSpice allows logged in user to inject arbitrary HTML into the profile image dialog on Special:Preferences. This only applies to the genuine user context.
How severe is CVE-2023-42431?
CVE-2023-42431 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42431?
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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