CVE-2023-29998 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated users can inject scripts via the description field in Gis3W g3w-suite, potentially gaining elevated privileges.
- 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-2023-29998?
CVE-2023-29998 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jul 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 Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the content editor in Gis3W g3w-suite 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML and gain privileges via the description parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gis3w G3w-Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29998 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-2023-29998 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29998 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p8j-74m4-qvqp.