CVE-2023-27294 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an authenticated attacker with access to a restricted account to submit malicious Javascript as the description for a calendar event, which would then be executed in other users' browsers if they browse to that event. This could result in stealing session tokens from users with higher permission levels or forcing users to make actions without their knowledge.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

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-2023-27294?

CVE-2023-27294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an authenticated attacker with access to a restricted account to submit malicious Javascript as the description for a calendar event,...

How severe is CVE-2023-27294?

CVE-2023-27294 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-27294?

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