How severe is CVE-2023-36259?

CVE-2023-36259 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-2023-36259 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36259?

CVE-2023-36259 affects Craftcms Craft Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36259?

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

Does CVE-2023-36259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-36259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0434.

When was CVE-2023-36259 published?

CVE-2023-36259 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36259

CVE-2023-36259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Craftcms Craft Cms 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: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0434
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Craftcms Craft Cms
Published: 2024-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Craft CMS Audit Plugin before version 3.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during user creation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36259?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Craft CMS Audit Plugin before version 3.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during user creation.
How severe is CVE-2023-36259?: CVE-2023-36259 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-2023-36259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36259?: CVE-2023-36259 affects Craftcms Craft Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-36259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-36259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0434.
When was CVE-2023-36259 published?: CVE-2023-36259 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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