How severe is CVE-2023-3691?

CVE-2023-3691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-3691 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-2023-3691?

CVE-2023-3691 primarily affects Layui. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3691?

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

When was CVE-2023-3691 published?

CVE-2023-3691 was published on 2023-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3691

CVE-2023-3691 is a low-severity vulnerability in Layui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Layui
Published: 2023-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.8.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-234237 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3691?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.8.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-234237 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-3691?: CVE-2023-3691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3691 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-2023-3691?: CVE-2023-3691 primarily affects Layui. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3691 published?: CVE-2023-3691 was published on 2023-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:layui:layui:2.8.0:rc9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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