CVE-2023-25440 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via stored XSS in CiviCRM contact name fields, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-25440?
CVE-2023-25440 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the add contact function CiviCRM 5.59.alpha1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in first/second name field.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25440?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including civicrm. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
civicrm Bitnami | From 5.59-alpha1.0 to 5.59-alpha1.0 | None |
Products include Civicrm Civicrm.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25440 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-2023-25440 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25440 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as BIT-civicrm-2023-25440, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25440, GHSA-w275-2cjx-pq96, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-25440.