CVE-2023-4167 Media Browser Emby Server cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers via a cross-site scripting flaw in Emby Server, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

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-2023-4167?

CVE-2023-4167 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Media Browser Emby Server, published on 5 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 was found in Media Browser Emby Server 4.7.13.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /web/. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-236183.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4167?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emby Emby.releases.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4167 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-2023-4167 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4167 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7j8v-mxgr-f46m.

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