CVE-2023-6646

Public Exploit
linkding cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in linkding 1.23.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument q leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.23.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-247338 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and immediately released a fixed version of the affected product.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory notion.site Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a linkding
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.247338 technical description vdb entry third party advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.247338 permissions required signature third party advisory
https://treasure-blarney-085.notion.site/linkding-XSS-12709fa5ec664c8ebf6a4a02141252a8 exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding/releases/tag/v1.23.1 release notes patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6646?
CVE-2023-6646 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6646?
To fix CVE-2023-6646, 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-2023-6646 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6646 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-2023-6646?
CVE-2023-6646 affects n/a linkding.
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