CVE-2023-6646

Name: CVE-2023-6646
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-09T22:15:07.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6646 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in linkding 1.23.0. Affected is an unknown function. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in linkding 1.23.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument q leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.23.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-247338 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and immediately released a fixed version of the affected product.

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

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sissbruecker	Linkding	1.23.0

References

https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding/releases/tag/v1.23.1Release Notes
https://treasure-blarney-085.notion.site/linkding-XSS-12709fa5ec664c8ebf6a4a02141252a8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.247338Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.247338Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding/releases/tag/v1.23.1Release Notes
https://treasure-blarney-085.notion.site/linkding-XSS-12709fa5ec664c8ebf6a4a02141252a8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.247338Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.247338Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6646?

How severe is CVE-2023-6646?

CVE-2023-6646 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6646?

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Source: NVD / NIST