CVE-2023-46054

Name: CVE-2023-46054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-21T07:15:07.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46054 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WBCE CMS v.1.6.1 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the website_footer parameter in the admin/settings/save.php component.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WBCE CMS v.1.6.1 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the website_footer parameter in the admin/settings/save.php component.

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

0.45%

35.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wbce	Wbce Cms	<= 1.6.1

References

https://github.com/aaanz/aaanz.github.io/blob/master/XSS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/aaanz/aaanz.github.io/blob/master/XSS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46054?

How severe is CVE-2023-46054?

CVE-2023-46054 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46054?

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