CVE-2023-23691 Cross-site scripting in Dell PowerVault ME5
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit client-side desync to force browser desynchronization, leading to XSS and DoS on Dell PowerVault ME5.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-23691?
CVE-2023-23691 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dell PowerVault ME5, published on 20 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell EMC PV ME5, versions ME5.1.0.0.0 and ME5.1.0.1.0, contains a Client-side desync Vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to force a victim's browser to desynchronize its connection with the website, typically leading to XSS and DoS.
Weakness: CWE-444
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23691?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Dell Powervault Me5012 Firmware, Dell Powervault Me5024 Firmware, Dell Powervault Me5084 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23691 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-2023-23691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79wq-6wvx-6vr7.