CVE-2023-5496

Public Exploit
Translator PoqDev Add-On Select Text cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability was found in Translator PoqDev Add-On 1.0.11 on Firefox. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Select Text Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-241649 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Translator PoqDev Add-On
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.241649 third party advisory vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.241649 signature permissions required
https://fastupload.io/en/G5tO8X1vM8ge4qJ/file exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5496?
CVE-2023-5496 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5496?
To fix CVE-2023-5496, 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-2023-5496 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5496 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-2023-5496?
CVE-2023-5496 affects Translator PoqDev Add-On.
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