CVE-2023-5894 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in pkp/ojs
Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Open Journal Systems allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2023-5894?
CVE-2023-5894 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in pkp/ojs, published on 1 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5894?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sfu Open Journal Systems.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5894?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5894 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-2023-5894 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5894 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in pkp/ojs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j74-mjgh-q8hf.