How severe is CVE-2023-31703?

CVE-2023-31703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31703?

CVE-2023-31703 affects Escanav Escan Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31703?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-31703 published?

CVE-2023-31703 was published on 2023-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31703

CVE-2023-31703 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Escanav Escan Management Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Escanav Escan Management Console
Published: 2023-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the edit user form in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary code via the from parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31703?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the edit user form in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary code via the from parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-31703?: CVE-2023-31703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31703?: CVE-2023-31703 affects Escanav Escan Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31703?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-31703 published?: CVE-2023-31703 was published on 2023-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:escanav:escan_management_console:14.0.1400.2281:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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