CVE-2023-7238

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Orthanc Osimis DICOM Web Viewer

Description

A XSS payload can be uploaded as a DICOM study and when a user tries to view the infected study inside the Osimis WebViewer the XSS vulnerability gets triggered. If exploited, the attacker will be able to execute arbitrary JavaScript code inside the victim's browser.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Orthanc recommends users mitigate this vulnerability by updating to the Docker images and Windows installers to Orthanc version 24.1.2 or greater. Review Orthanc's security bullentin https://discourse.orthanc-server.org/t/osimis-web-viewer-1-4-3/4206  for more details.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Orthanc Osimis DICOM Web Viewer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-023-01 government resource third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7238?
CVE-2023-7238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7238?
To fix CVE-2023-7238: Orthanc recommends users mitigate this vulnerability by updating to the Docker images and Windows installers to Orthanc version 24.1.2 or greater. Review Orthanc's security bullentin https://discourse.orthanc-server.org/t/osimis-web-viewer-1-4-3/4206  for more details.
Is CVE-2023-7238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-7238 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-2023-7238?
CVE-2023-7238 affects Orthanc Osimis DICOM Web Viewer.
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