CVE-2023-5950

Name: CVE-2023-5950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-06T15:15:14.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5950 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Rapid7 Velociraptor versions prior to 0.7.0-4 suffer from a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject JS into the error path, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of scripts within a user's web browser. This vulnerability is fixed in version 0.7.0-04 and a patch is available to download. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rapid7 Velociraptor versions prior to 0.7.0-4 suffer from a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject JS into the error path, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of scripts within a user's web browser. This vulnerability is fixed in version 0.7.0-04 and a patch is available to download. Patches are also available for version 0.6.9 (0.6.9-1).

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

0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapid7	Velociraptor	< 0.6.9-1
Rapid7	Velociraptor	0.7.0
Rapid7	Velociraptor	0.7.0-3

References

https://github.com/Velocidex/velociraptor/releases/tag/v0.7.0Release Notes
https://github.com/Velocidex/velociraptor/releases/tag/v0.7.0Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5950?

How severe is CVE-2023-5950?

CVE-2023-5950 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5950?

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