CVE-2023-6838
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Reflected XSS vulnerability can be exploited by tampering a request parameter in Authentication Endpoint. This can be performed in both authenticated and unauthenticated requests. . EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Reflected XSS vulnerability can be exploited by tampering a request parameter in Authentication Endpoint. This can be performed in both authenticated and unauthenticated requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wso2 | Api Manager | 3.1.0 |
| Wso2 | Api Manager | 3.2.0 |
| Wso2 | Identity Server As Key Manager | 5.10.0 |
| Wso2 | Identity Server | 5.10.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6838?
Reflected XSS vulnerability can be exploited by tampering a request parameter in Authentication Endpoint. This can be performed in both authenticated and unauthenticated requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-6838?
CVE-2023-6838 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6838?
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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