CVE-2023-5452 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in snipe/snipe-it
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Snipe-IT allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2023-5452?
CVE-2023-5452 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Snipeitapp Snipe-It, published on 6 Oct 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
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository snipe/snipe-it prior to v6.2.2.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5452?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including snipe/snipe-it. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
snipe/snipe-it Packagist | All versions | 6.2.2 |
snipe/snipe-it Packagist | All versions | 6.2.2 |
Products include Snipeitapp Snipe-It.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5452?
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 6.2.2 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-2023-5452 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5452 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Snipeitapp Snipe-It
- CVE-2025-63601 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2026-37709 Snipe-IT has insecure permissions in file uploads
- CVE-2026-86738 Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 CSS Injection via Custom CSS
- CVE-2026-116199 Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 Authentication Bypass via Google SSO Callback
- CVE-2022-1380 Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Item name parameter in snipe/snipe-it
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr5c-69c9-gj9f.