CVE-2023-3980 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in omeka/omeka-s

Medium 5.4 Published 27 Jul 2023 Updated 15 Oct 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts into Omeka S, potentially stealing user sessions or executing code in victim browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-3980?

CVE-2023-3980 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in omeka/omeka-s, published on 27 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository omeka/omeka-s prior to 4.0.2.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3980?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omeka Omeka.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3980?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3980 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-2023-3980 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3980 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf79-4hq7-3p9q.