CVE-2023-36217 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 3 Aug 2023 Updated 17 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the image manager category name field of Xoops CMS.

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-2023-36217?

CVE-2023-36217 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 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 vulnerability in Xoops CMS v.2.5.10 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the category name field of the image manager function.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xoops Xoops.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36217 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-2023-36217 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-36217 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2644-f36h-q8x8.