CVE-2023-53155 Cross-site scripting in GoAhead
An attacker can inject HTML into the GoAhead web server via the name parameter, potentially leading to script execution or session hijacking.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-53155?
CVE-2023-53155 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in EmbedThis GoAhead, published on 25 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
goform/formTest in EmbedThis GoAhead 2.5 allows HTML injection via the name parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53155?
How do I fix CVE-2023-53155?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53155 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-2023-53155 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-53155 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggxj-h9gr-4qw5.