CVE-2023-1880 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in thorsten/phpmyfaq

High 8.3 Published Updated

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in phpMyFAQ allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

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
Available

What is CVE-2023-1880?

CVE-2023-1880 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq, published on 5 Apr 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) - Reflected in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1880?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including thorsten/phpmyfaq. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
thorsten/phpmyfaq PackagistAll versions3.1.12
thorsten/phpmyfaq PackagistAll versions3.1.12

Products include Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1880?

Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.1.12 or later.

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-2023-1880 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1880 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

All Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8q9-7v2f-qjx9.

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