How severe is CVE-2023-29016?

CVE-2023-29016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29016?

CVE-2023-29016 affects Intranda Goobi Viewer Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29016?

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

When was CVE-2023-29016 published?

CVE-2023-29016 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29016

CVE-2023-29016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intranda Goobi Viewer Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Intranda Goobi Viewer Core
Published: 2023-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Goobi viewer is a web application that allows digitised material to be displayed in a web browser. A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Goobi viewer core prior to version 23.03 when using nicknames. An attacker could create a user account and enter malicious scripts into their profile's nickname, resulting in the execution in the user's browser when displaying the nickname on certain pages. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 23.03.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29016?: The Goobi viewer is a web application that allows digitised material to be displayed in a web browser. A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Goobi viewer core prior to version 23.03 when using nicknames. An attacker could create a user account and enter malicious scripts into their profile's nickname, resulting in the execution in the user's browser when displaying the nickname on certain pages. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 23.03.
How severe is CVE-2023-29016?: CVE-2023-29016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29016?: CVE-2023-29016 affects Intranda Goobi Viewer Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29016 published?: CVE-2023-29016 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intranda:goobi_viewer_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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