CVE-2023-3783 Webile HTTP POST Request cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the new_file_name/c argument in Webile, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2023-3783?
CVE-2023-3783 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webile, published on 20 Jul 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
A vulnerability was found in Webile 1.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument new_file_name/c leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-235050 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webile Wifi Pc File Transfer Project Webile Wifi Pc File Transfer.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3783 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-2023-3783 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3783 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2vc-mp3j-fwxq.