CVE-2023-31779 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker with user privileges can inject JavaScript via the reaction feature, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2023-31779?
CVE-2023-31779 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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
Wekan v6.84 and earlier is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). An attacker with user privilege on kanban board can insert JavaScript code in in "Reaction to comment" feature.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31779?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wekan Project Wekan.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31779 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-2023-31779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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- CVE-2026-30847 Wekan Credential Leak via notificationUsers Publication Exposes Password Hashes and Session Tokens
- CVE-2025-65780 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2026-30846 Wekan Exposes All Global Webhook Integrations through globalwebhooks Publication
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xjh-cwp8-55q6.