CVE-2023-43876 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in installation of October v.3.4.16 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts via a crafted payload injected into the dbhost field.

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
Octobercms	October	3.4.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/sromanhu/October-CMS-Reflected-XSS---Installation/blob/main/RExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/sromanhu/October-CMS-Reflected-XSS---Installation/blob/main/RExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-43876?

CVE-2023-43876 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in installation of October v.3.4.16 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts via a crafted payload injected into the dbhost field.

How severe is CVE-2023-43876?

CVE-2023-43876 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-2023-43876?

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