How severe is CVE-2023-28485?

CVE-2023-28485 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-2023-28485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28485?

CVE-2023-28485 affects Wekan Project Wekan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28485?

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

When was CVE-2023-28485 published?

CVE-2023-28485 was published on 2023-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28485

CVE-2023-28485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wekan Project Wekan 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% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wekan Project Wekan
Published: 2023-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (Stored XSS) vulnerability in file preview in WeKan before 6.75 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via names of file attachments. Any user can obtain the privilege to rename within their own board (where they have BoardAdmin access), and renameAttachment does not block XSS payloads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28485?: A stored cross-site scripting (Stored XSS) vulnerability in file preview in WeKan before 6.75 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via names of file attachments. Any user can obtain the privilege to rename within their own board (where they have BoardAdmin access), and renameAttachment does not block XSS payloads.
How severe is CVE-2023-28485?: CVE-2023-28485 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-2023-28485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28485?: CVE-2023-28485 affects Wekan Project Wekan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28485 published?: CVE-2023-28485 was published on 2023-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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