How severe is CVE-2023-38758?

CVE-2023-38758 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-2023-38758 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38758?

CVE-2023-38758 affects Wger Workout Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38758?

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

When was CVE-2023-38758 published?

CVE-2023-38758 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38758

CVE-2023-38758 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wger Workout Manager 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% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wger Workout Manager
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in wger Project wger Workout Manager v.2.2.0a3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the license_author field in the add-ingredient function in the templates/ingredients/view.html, models/ingredients.py, and views/ingredients.py components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38758?: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in wger Project wger Workout Manager v.2.2.0a3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the license_author field in the add-ingredient function in the templates/ingredients/view.html, models/ingredients.py, and views/ingredients.py components.
How severe is CVE-2023-38758?: CVE-2023-38758 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-2023-38758 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38758?: CVE-2023-38758 affects Wger Workout Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38758?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38758 published?: CVE-2023-38758 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wger:workout_manager:2.2.0:a3:*:*:*:android:*:*

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