CVE-2023-46583 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 25 Oct 2023 Updated 10 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the State field of the Nipah virus testing management system.

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-2023-46583?

CVE-2023-46583 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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 (XSS) vulnerability in PHPGurukul Nipah virus (NiV) " Testing Management System v.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the State field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46583?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46583?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46583 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-2023-46583 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-46583 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crff-6xx5-6mj3.