CVE-2023-4561 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in omeka/omeka-s

High 7.1 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts into Omeka S, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-4561?

CVE-2023-4561 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in omeka/omeka-s, published on 28 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository omeka/omeka-s prior to 4.0.4.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omeka Omeka S.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4561?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4561 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-2023-4561 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4561 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7q9-xpf4-q24f.

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