CVE-2023-38969 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the book title parameter of Badaso, requiring immediate attention from administrators.
- 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-2023-38969?
CVE-2023-38969 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 vulnerabiltiy in Badaso v.2.9.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the title parameter in the new book and edit book function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38969?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Uatech Badaso.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38969?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38969 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-2023-38969 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38969 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-52353 Badaso CMS file upload vulnerability
- CVE-2022-41705 Badaso vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
- CVE-2022-41711 Badaso vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via malicious file upload
- CVE-2025-15398 Uasoft badaso Token BadasoAuthController.php forgetPassword password recovery
- CVE-2023-38970 Badaso vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p5g-qwm3-9m6x.