CVE-2023-33731 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via the URL in the eScan management console dashboard, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-33731?

CVE-2023-33731 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the view dashboard detail feature in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary code via the URL directly.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33731?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Escanav Escan Management Console.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33731 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-2023-33731 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33731 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jv8-77qv-pf96.

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