CVE-2023-4118 Cute Http File Server Search cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 3 Aug 2023 Updated 9 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victims' browsers via the search feature of Cute Http File Server.

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-2023-4118?

CVE-2023-4118 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cute Http File Server, 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

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Cute Http File Server 2.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Search. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-235965 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4118?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iscute Cute Http File Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4118?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4118 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-2023-4118 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4118 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77xf-hvcc-5j6h.