CVE-2023-49573 XSS vulnerability in VX Search Enterprise
Attackers can inject persistent JavaScript via the add_command_action parameter, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover in VX Search Enterprise.
- 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-2023-49573?
CVE-2023-49573 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Flexense VX Search Enterprise, published on 24 May 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
A vulnerability has been discovered in VX Search Enterprise affecting version 10.2.14 that could allow an attacker to execute persistent XSS through /add_command_action in action_value. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to store malicious JavaScript payloads on the system to be triggered when the page loads.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexense Vx Search.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49573 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-2023-49573 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49573 in the wild and no public exploit code.