How severe is CVE-2023-40281?

CVE-2023-40281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40281?

CVE-2023-40281 primarily affects Ec-cube. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40281?

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

When was CVE-2023-40281 published?

CVE-2023-40281 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40281

CVE-2023-40281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ec-cube with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ec-cube
Published: 2023-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EC-CUBE 2.11.0 to 2.17.2-p1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in "mail/template" and "products/product" of Management page. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the other administrator or the user who accessed the website using the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40281?: EC-CUBE 2.11.0 to 2.17.2-p1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in "mail/template" and "products/product" of Management page. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the other administrator or the user who accessed the website using the product.
How severe is CVE-2023-40281?: CVE-2023-40281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40281?: CVE-2023-40281 primarily affects Ec-cube. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40281 published?: CVE-2023-40281 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ec-cube:ec-cube:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ec-cube:ec-cube:2.13.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ec-cube:ec-cube:2.13.5:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ec-cube:ec-cube:2.17.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ec-cube:ec-cube:2.17.2:patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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