CVE-2023-49489 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the APP_HOST parameter to steal sensitive information and escalate privileges in KodExplorer.
- 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-2023-49489?
CVE-2023-49489 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 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
Reflective Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer version 4.51, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and escalate privileges via the APP_HOST parameter at config/i18n/en/main.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kodcloud Kodexplorer.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49489 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-2023-49489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-49489 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2022-46154 Arbitrary file access in KodExplorer
- CVE-2023-6850 kalcaddle KodExplorer API Endpoint unrestricted upload
- CVE-2023-6851 kalcaddle KodExplorer ZIP Archive app.php unzipList code injection
- CVE-2023-6852 kalcaddle KodExplorer app.php server-side request forgery
- CVE-2023-6853 kalcaddle KodExplorer app.php index server-side request forgery
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf62-v9fg-87mj.