CVE-2023-5013 Pluck CMS Installation install.php cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the installation handler, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2023-5013?
CVE-2023-5013 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Pluck CMS, published on 16 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Pluck CMS 4.7.18 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file install.php of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation of the argument contents with the input <script>alert('xss')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-239854 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5013?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pluck-Cms Pluck.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5013?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5013 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-2023-5013 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5013 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Pluck CMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p69j-9595-rm77.