CVE-2023-26123

Public Exploit

Description

Versions of the package raysan5/raylib before 4.5.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) such that the SetClipboardText API does not properly escape the ' character, allowing attacker-controlled input to break out of the string and execute arbitrary JavaScript via emscripten_run_script function. **Note:** This vulnerability is present only when compiling raylib for PLATFORM_WEB. All the other Desktop/Mobile/Embedded platforms are not affected.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a raysan5/raylib
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-UNMANAGED-RAYSAN5RAYLIB-5421188 patch third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/raysan5/raylib/issues/2954 third party advisory issue tracking exploit
https://github.com/raysan5/raylib/commit/b436c8d7e5346a241b00511a11585936895d959d patch
https://github.com/raysan5/raylib/releases/tag/4.5.0 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26123?
CVE-2023-26123 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-26123?
To fix CVE-2023-26123, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-26123 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-26123 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-26123?
CVE-2023-26123 affects n/a raysan5/raylib.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.