CVE-2023-27293 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an unauthenticated attacker to submit malicious Javascript as the answer to a questionnaire which would then be executed when an authenticated user reviews the candidate's submission. This could be used to steal other users’ cookies and force users to make actions without their knowledge.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opencats	Opencats	0.9.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-27293?

CVE-2023-27293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an unauthenticated attacker to submit malicious Javascript as the answer to a questionnaire which would then be executed when an auth...

How severe is CVE-2023-27293?

CVE-2023-27293 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-27293?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opencats Opencats.