CVE-2023-40618 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as Visual Project Explorer 1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload into the 'service' parameter in 'headstart_snapshot.php'.

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
Openknowledgemaps	Head Start	4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/dub-flow/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2023-40618ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/dub-flow/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2023-40618ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40618?

CVE-2023-40618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as Visual Project Explorer 1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript...

How severe is CVE-2023-40618?

CVE-2023-40618 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-2023-40618?

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