CVE-2023-45542

Name: CVE-2023-45542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T21:15:11.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mooSocial 3.1.8 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the q parameter in the Search function.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mooSocial 3.1.8 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the q parameter in the Search function.

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

1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moosocial	Moosocial	3.1.8

References

https://github.com/ahrixia/CVE-2023-45542Exploit
https://github.com/ahrixia/CVE-2023-45542Exploit

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45542?

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mooSocial 3.1.8 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the q parameter in the Search function.

How severe is CVE-2023-45542?

CVE-2023-45542 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45542?

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