CVE-2023-38057

XSS stored in survey answers

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability in OTRS Survey modules allows any attacker with a link to a valid and unanswered survey request to inject javascript code in free text answers. This allows a cross site scripting attack while reading the replies as authenticated agent. This issue affects OTRS Survey module from 7.0.X before 7.0.32, from 8.0.X before 8.0.13 and ((OTRS)) Community Edition Survey module from 6.0.X through 6.0.22.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Survey package to version 8.0.13 or 7.0.32

Categories

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory otrs.com
Affected: OTRS AG OTRS
Affected: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2023-06/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38057?
CVE-2023-38057 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38057?
To fix CVE-2023-38057: Update Survey package to version 8.0.13 or 7.0.32
Is CVE-2023-38057 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38057 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-38057?
CVE-2023-38057 affects OTRS AG OTRS, OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition.
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