CVE-2023-31298 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via XSS in the User ID field when creating a new system user.

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
None listed

What is CVE-2023-31298?

CVE-2023-31298 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 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) vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.8.6 (#718), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the User ID field when creating a new system user.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sesami Cash Point \& Transport Optimizer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31298?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31298 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-2023-31298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5whq-6jp7-w2mg.

Is CVE-2023-31298 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free