CVE-2023-5316

Name: CVE-2023-5316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-30T01:15:39.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.18.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.18.

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

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	< 3.1.18

References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/332d2e4a83251d406ca58dd11c27c598673aa5faPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/f877e65a-e647-457b-b105-7e5c9f58fb43Permissions Required
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/332d2e4a83251d406ca58dd11c27c598673aa5faPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/f877e65a-e647-457b-b105-7e5c9f58fb43Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5316?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.18.

How severe is CVE-2023-5316?

CVE-2023-5316 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5316?

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-2023-5316?

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Source: NVD / NIST