CVE-2023-53938

Name: CVE-2023-53938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-18T20:15:52.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53938 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. RockMongo 1.1.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through multiple unencoded input parameters. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by submitting crafted payloads in database, collection, and login parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim's browser.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RockMongo 1.1.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through multiple unencoded input parameters. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by submitting crafted payloads in database, collection, and login parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim's browser.

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/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

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockmongo	Rockmongo	1.1.7

References

https://github.com/iwind/rockmongo/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51437Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rockmongo-stored-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-via-multiple-parametersThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51437Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53938?

How severe is CVE-2023-53938?

CVE-2023-53938 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53938?

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