CVE-2023-49117

Name: CVE-2023-49117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-26T06:15:07.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49117 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. PowerCMS (6 Series, 5 Series, and 4 Series) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PowerCMS (6 Series, 5 Series, and 4 Series) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser. Note that all versions of PowerCMS 3 Series and earlier which are unsupported (End-of-Life, EOL) are also affected by this vulnerability.

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

0.30%

21.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alfasado	Powercms	< 4.55
Alfasado	Powercms	>= 5.0, < 5.25
Alfasado	Powercms	>= 6.0, <= 6.31

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN32646742/Third Party Advisory
https://www.powercms.jp/news/release-powercms-202312.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN32646742/Third Party Advisory
https://www.powercms.jp/news/release-powercms-202312.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49117?

How severe is CVE-2023-49117?

CVE-2023-49117 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49117?

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-2023-49117?

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Source: NVD / NIST