CVE-2023-51157 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and steal sensitive information via a crafted script in the Emp Name parameter of ZKTeco WDMS.

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-2023-51157?

CVE-2023-51157 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 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

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ZKTeco WDMS v.5.1.3 Pro allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the Emp Name parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51157?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zkteco Wdms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51157?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51157 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-2023-51157 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-51157 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-76m3-g78j-v293.

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