CVE-2023-5287 BEECMS cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the tag parameter in BEECMS admin content management, affecting unsupported software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-5287?
CVE-2023-5287 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in BEECMS, published on 29 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in BEECMS 4.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/admin_content_tag.php?action=save_content. The manipulation of the argument tag leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240915. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Beecms Beecms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5287?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5287 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-2023-5287 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5287 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-587m-w2mv-x5j7.