CVE-2023-44383

October CMS stored XSS by authenticated backend user with improper configuration

Description

October is a Content Management System (CMS) and web platform to assist with development workflow. A user with access to the media manager that stores SVG files could create a stored XSS attack against themselves and any other user with access to the media manager when SVG files are supported. This issue has been patched in version 3.5.2.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.93% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: octobercms october
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rvx8-p3xp-fj3p mitigation vendor advisory
https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/b7eed0bbf54d07ff310fcdc7037a8e8bf1f5043b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44383?
CVE-2023-44383 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44383?
To fix CVE-2023-44383, 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-2023-44383 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44383 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-44383?
CVE-2023-44383 affects octobercms october.
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