CVE-2023-36217
CVE-2023-36217 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Xoops
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Xoops CMS v.2.5.10 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the category name field of the image manager function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36217?
- Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Xoops CMS v.2.5.10 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the category name field of the image manager function.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36217?
- CVE-2023-36217 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-2023-36217 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36217?
- CVE-2023-36217 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36217?
- 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-2023-36217 published?
- CVE-2023-36217 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xoops:xoops:2.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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