How severe is CVE-2023-38435?

CVE-2023-38435 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-2023-38435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38435?

CVE-2023-38435 affects Apache Felix Health Check Webconsole Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38435?

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

When was CVE-2023-38435 published?

CVE-2023-38435 was published on 2023-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38435

CVE-2023-38435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Felix Health Check Webconsole Plugin 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Felix Health Check Webconsole Plugin
Published: 2023-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin version 2.0.2 and prior may allow an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Upgrade to Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin 2.1.0 or higher.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38435?: An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin version 2.0.2 and prior may allow an attacker to perform a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Upgrade to Apache Felix Healthcheck Webconsole Plugin 2.1.0 or higher.
How severe is CVE-2023-38435?: CVE-2023-38435 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-2023-38435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38435?: CVE-2023-38435 affects Apache Felix Health Check Webconsole Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38435 published?: CVE-2023-38435 was published on 2023-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:felix_health_check_webconsole_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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