How severe is CVE-2023-36291?

CVE-2023-36291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36291?

CVE-2023-36291 affects Maxsite Maxsite Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36291?

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

When was CVE-2023-36291 published?

CVE-2023-36291 was published on 2023-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36291

CVE-2023-36291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxsite Maxsite Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Maxsite Maxsite Cms
Published: 2023-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Maxsite CMS v.108.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the f_content parameter in the admin/page_new file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36291?: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Maxsite CMS v.108.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the f_content parameter in the admin/page_new file.
How severe is CVE-2023-36291?: CVE-2023-36291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36291?: CVE-2023-36291 affects Maxsite Maxsite Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36291 published?: CVE-2023-36291 was published on 2023-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/maxsite/cms/issues/500

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maxsite:maxsite_cms:108.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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