CVE-2023-2862 SiteServer CMS search cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the search API, potentially compromising user sessions and data.
- 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-2023-2862?
CVE-2023-2862 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SiteServer CMS, published on 24 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
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SiteServer CMS up to 7.2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/stl/actions/search. The manipulation of the argument ajaxDivId leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-229818 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2862?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including SSCMS. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
SSCMS NuGet | All versions to 7.2.1 | None |
SSCMS NuGet | All versions to 7.2.1 | None |
Products include Sscms Siteserver Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2862 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-2023-2862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2862 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in SiteServer CMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63c6-w556-3h7q.