How severe is CVE-2023-27636?

CVE-2023-27636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27636?

CVE-2023-27636 affects Progress Sitefinity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27636?

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

Does CVE-2023-27636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31372.

When was CVE-2023-27636 published?

CVE-2023-27636 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27636

CVE-2023-27636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Sitefinity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31372
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Progress Sitefinity
Published: 2024-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Progress Sitefinity before 15.0.0 allows XSS by authenticated users via the content form in the SF Editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27636?: Progress Sitefinity before 15.0.0 allows XSS by authenticated users via the content form in the SF Editor.
How severe is CVE-2023-27636?: CVE-2023-27636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27636?: CVE-2023-27636 affects Progress Sitefinity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27636?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-27636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31372.
When was CVE-2023-27636 published?: CVE-2023-27636 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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