CVE-2023-5896

Name: CVE-2023-5896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-01T01:15:07.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5896 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.4.0-4.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.4.0-4.

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

0.34%

25.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sfu	Pkp Web Application Library	< 3.4.0-4

References

https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/18b318f83105ffa7fa214179f8e20507b0754236Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/a1f05be5-24ed-4ec5-9858-fce4233f7bb1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/18b318f83105ffa7fa214179f8e20507b0754236Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/a1f05be5-24ed-4ec5-9858-fce4233f7bb1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5896?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.4.0-4.

How severe is CVE-2023-5896?

CVE-2023-5896 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5896?

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-2023-5896?

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Source: NVD / NIST