CVE-2023-4913 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in cecilapp/cecil
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in Cecil allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2023-4913?
CVE-2023-4913 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in cecilapp/cecil, published on 12 Sep 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) - Reflected in GitHub repository cecilapp/cecil prior to 7.47.1.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4913?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including cecil/cecil. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cecil/cecil Packagist | All versions | 7.47.1 |
cecil/cecil Packagist | All versions | 7.47.1 |
Products include Cecil Cecil.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4913?
Upgrade cecil/cecil to 7.47.1 or later.
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-2023-4913 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-4913 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in cecilapp/cecil
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9q8-7x22-5x77.