CVE-2023-53882

Name: CVE-2023-53882
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-15T21:15:51.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53882 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. JLex GuestBook 1.6.4 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'q' URL parameter that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can craft malicious links with XSS payloads to steal session tokens or execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JLex GuestBook 1.6.4 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'q' URL parameter that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can craft malicious links with XSS payloads to steal session tokens or execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53882?

How severe is CVE-2023-53882?

CVE-2023-53882 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53882?

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Source: NVD / NIST