How severe is CVE-2023-29457?

CVE-2023-29457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-29457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29457?

CVE-2023-29457 affects Zabbix Frontend. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29457?

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

When was CVE-2023-29457 published?

CVE-2023-29457 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29457

CVE-2023-29457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zabbix Frontend with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zabbix Frontend
Published: 2023-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected XSS attacks, occur when a malicious script is reflected off a web application to the victim's browser. The script can be activated through Action form fields, which can be sent as request to a website with a vulnerability that enables execution of malicious scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29457?: Reflected XSS attacks, occur when a malicious script is reflected off a web application to the victim's browser. The script can be activated through Action form fields, which can be sent as request to a website with a vulnerability that enables execution of malicious scripts.
How severe is CVE-2023-29457?: CVE-2023-29457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-29457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29457?: CVE-2023-29457 affects Zabbix Frontend. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29457 published?: CVE-2023-29457 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:frontend:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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