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CVE-2023-45471

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.44%

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CVE-2023-45471 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The QAD Search Server is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to, and including, 1.0.0.315 due to insufficient checks on indexes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new index and inject a malicious web script into its name, that will execute whenever a user accesses the search page.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The QAD Search Server is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to, and including, 1.0.0.315 due to insufficient checks on indexes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new index and inject a malicious web script into its name, that will execute whenever a user accesses the search page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
QadSearch Server< 1.0.0.315

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45471?
The QAD Search Server is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to, and including, 1.0.0.315 due to insufficient checks on indexes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new index and inject a malicious web script into its name, that will execute whenever a user accesses the search page.
How severe is CVE-2023-45471?
CVE-2023-45471 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45471?
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