CVE-2023-49943 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published 18 Jan 2024 Updated 2 Jun 2025

A low-privileged technician can inject malicious scripts via task names in time sheets, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-49943?

CVE-2023-49943 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP before 14504 allows stored XSS (by a low-privileged technician) via a task's name in a time sheet.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49943 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-2023-49943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-28q3-23hp-5939.