How severe is CVE-2023-1759?

CVE-2023-1759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1759?

CVE-2023-1759 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1759?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1759 published?

CVE-2023-1759 was published on 2023-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1759

CVE-2023-1759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2023-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1759?: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12.
How severe is CVE-2023-1759?: CVE-2023-1759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1759?: CVE-2023-1759 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1759 published?: CVE-2023-1759 was published on 2023-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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