CVE-2023-43353 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in the news menu component of CMS Made Simple.
- 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-2023-43353?
CVE-2023-43353 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple, published on 20 Oct 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 vulnerability in CMSmadesimple v.2.2.18 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the extra parameter in the news menu component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43353?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43353?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43353 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-2023-43353 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43353 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jrq4-jwcw-x9x4.