CVE-2023-2014 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Generic in microweber/microweber

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts into Microweber CMS, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-2014?

CVE-2023-2014 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microweber Microweber, published on 13 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Generic in GitHub repository microweber/microweber prior to 1.3.3.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2014?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
microweber/microweber PackagistAll versions1.3.3
microweber/microweber PackagistAll versions1.3.3

Products include Microweber Microweber.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2014?

Upgrade microweber/microweber to 1.3.3 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-2023-2014 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2014 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4g6-c47x-qhww.

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