CVE-2023-3982 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 data or hijacking sessions.

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-2023-3982?

CVE-2023-3982 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-2023-3982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omeka Omeka.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3982 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-2023-3982 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3982 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pv7-5xq4-wmx9.