CVE-2023-43879 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published 28 Sep 2023 Updated 23 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in Rite CMS Global Content Blocks, potentially compromising user sessions and data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-43879?

CVE-2023-43879 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Rite CMS 3.0 has a Cross-Site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload into the Global Content Blocks in the Administration Menu.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43879?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ritecms Ritecms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43879?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43879 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-2023-43879 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43879 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-38mp-67xg-jg5f.