CVE-2023-43698

Name: CVE-2023-43698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-09T13:15:10.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (’Cross-site Scripting’) in RDT400 in SICK APU allows an unprivileged remote attacker to run arbitrary code in the clients browser via injecting code into the website. . EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (’Cross-site Scripting’) in RDT400 in SICK APU allows an unprivileged remote attacker to run arbitrary code in the clients browser via injecting code into the website.

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

0.48%

37.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sick	Apu0200 Firmware	< 4.0.0.6

References

https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0010.jsonVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0010.pdfVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/psirtProduct
https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0010.jsonVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0010.pdfVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/psirtProduct

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43698?

How severe is CVE-2023-43698?

CVE-2023-43698 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43698?

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-2023-43698?

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Source: NVD / NIST