CVE-2023-5987

Name: CVE-2023-5987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-15T04:15:19.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability that could cause a vulnerability leading to a cross site scripting condition where attackers can have a victim’s browser run arbitrary JavaScript when they visit a page containing the injected payload. . EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability that could cause a vulnerability leading to a cross site scripting condition where attackers can have a victim’s browser run arbitrary JavaScript when they visit a page containing the injected payload.

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

0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert	2020
Schneider-Electric	Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert	2021

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5987?

How severe is CVE-2023-5987?

CVE-2023-5987 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5987?

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