CVE-2023-31703 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 17 May 2023 Updated 22 Jan 2025

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via the from parameter in the edit user form of the eScan management console.

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-2023-31703?

CVE-2023-31703 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the edit user form in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary code via the from parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31703?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Escanav Escan Management Console.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31703?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31703 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-2023-31703 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-31703 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vq6f-hwm4-jp2v.