How severe is CVE-2023-39971?

CVE-2023-39971 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-2023-39971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39971?

CVE-2023-39971 affects Acymailing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39971?

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

When was CVE-2023-39971 published?

CVE-2023-39971 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39971

CVE-2023-39971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acymailing 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Acymailing
Published: 2023-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in AcyMailing Enterprise component for Joomla allows XSS. This issue affects AcyMailing Enterprise component for Joomla: 6.7.0-8.6.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39971?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability in AcyMailing Enterprise component for Joomla allows XSS. This issue affects AcyMailing Enterprise component for Joomla: 6.7.0-8.6.3.
How severe is CVE-2023-39971?: CVE-2023-39971 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-2023-39971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39971?: CVE-2023-39971 affects Acymailing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-39971 published?: CVE-2023-39971 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acymailing:acymailing:*:*:*:*:enterprise:joomla\!:*:*

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