How severe is CVE-2023-34838?

CVE-2023-34838 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-2023-34838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34838?

CVE-2023-34838 affects Escanav Escan Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34838?

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

When was CVE-2023-34838 published?

CVE-2023-34838 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34838

CVE-2023-34838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Escanav Escan Management Console 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Escanav Escan Management Console
Published: 2023-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Microworld Technologies eScan Management console v.14.0.1400.2281 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Description parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34838?: A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Microworld Technologies eScan Management console v.14.0.1400.2281 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Description parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-34838?: CVE-2023-34838 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-2023-34838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34838?: CVE-2023-34838 affects Escanav Escan Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-34838 published?: CVE-2023-34838 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/sahiloj/CVE-2023-34838/blob/main/README.md

Affected products (1)

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

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