CVE-2023-1209 Cross-site scripting in ServiceNow Records

Medium 4.3 Published 23 May 2023 Updated 17 Jan 2025

An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary scripts into ServiceNow Records, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-1209?

CVE-2023-1209 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ServiceNow Records, published on 23 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in ServiceNow records allowing an authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary scripts.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1209?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Servicenow Servicenow.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1209?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-1209 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1209 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvxg-qc2x-rm9f.