CVE-2023-48986 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 14 Feb 2024 Updated 20 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and steal data via XSS in the users.php component of CUSG CMS.

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-2023-48986?

CVE-2023-48986 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2024. 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 CU Solutions Group (CUSG) Content Management System (CMS) before v.7.75 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the users.php component.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48986?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cusg Content Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48986 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-2023-48986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g7wq-4cvg-g624.