CVE-2023-5901

Name: CVE-2023-5901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-07T04:24:31.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16. . EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sfu	Pkp Web Application Library	< 3.3.0-16

References

https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/44d8bde60eb2575fd4087b76540aec9b49389e23Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/8fb9b06b-cadd-469e-862d-5ce026019597Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/44d8bde60eb2575fd4087b76540aec9b49389e23Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/8fb9b06b-cadd-469e-862d-5ce026019597Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5901?

Cross-site Scripting in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-5901?

CVE-2023-5901 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5901?

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-2023-5901?

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Source: NVD / NIST