CVE-2023-43876
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2023-43876 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in installation of October v.3.4.16 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts via a crafted payload injected into the dbhost field.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in installation of October v.3.4.16 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts via a crafted payload injected into the dbhost field.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Octobercms | October | 3.4.16 |
References
- https://github.com/sromanhu/October-CMS-Reflected-XSS---Installation/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sromanhu/October-CMS-Reflected-XSS---Installation/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-43876?
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in installation of October v.3.4.16 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts via a crafted payload injected into the dbhost field.
How severe is CVE-2023-43876?
CVE-2023-43876 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43876?
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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