CVE-2023-5319 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in thorsten/phpmyfaq

High 8.3 Published Updated

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in phpMyFAQ allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, 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
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-5319?

CVE-2023-5319 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq, published on 30 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.18.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5319?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including thorsten/phpmyfaq. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
thorsten/phpmyfaq PackagistAll versions3.1.18
thorsten/phpmyfaq PackagistAll versions3.1.18

Products include Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5319?

Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.1.18 or later.

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-2023-5319 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5319 exists.

All Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5ww-5xf4-hqm2.

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