CVE-2023-45542 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute malicious scripts via the search parameter to steal sensitive information from users of mooSocial.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-45542?
CVE-2023-45542 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mooSocial 3.1.8 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the q parameter in the Search function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moosocial Moosocial.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45542 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-2023-45542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-45542 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wm5-3g94-xp54.