How severe is CVE-2023-38536?

CVE-2023-38536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38536?

CVE-2023-38536 primarily affects Opentext Exceed Turbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38536?

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

Does CVE-2023-38536 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38536 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42335.

When was CVE-2023-38536 published?

CVE-2023-38536 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38536

CVE-2023-38536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opentext Exceed Turbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42335
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opentext Exceed Turbox
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HTML injection in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting version 12.5.1. The vulnerability could result in Cross site scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38536?: HTML injection in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting version 12.5.1. The vulnerability could result in Cross site scripting.
How severe is CVE-2023-38536?: CVE-2023-38536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38536?: CVE-2023-38536 primarily affects Opentext Exceed Turbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38536 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38536 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42335.
When was CVE-2023-38536 published?: CVE-2023-38536 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.opentext.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0796182

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:exceed_turbox:12.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentext:exceed_turbox:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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