CVE-2023-40618
CVE-2023-40618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openknowledgemaps Head Start 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: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Openknowledgemaps Head Start
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as Visual Project Explorer 1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload into the 'service' parameter in 'headstart_snapshot.php'.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40618?
- A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4, 5, 6, 7 as well as Visual Project Explorer 1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user, by including a malicious payload into the 'service' parameter in 'headstart_snapshot.php'.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40618?
- CVE-2023-40618 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-2023-40618 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-40618?
- CVE-2023-40618 primarily affects Openknowledgemaps Head Start. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40618?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-40618 published?
- CVE-2023-40618 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:openknowledgemaps:head_start:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openknowledgemaps:head_start:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openknowledgemaps:head_start:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openknowledgemaps:head_start:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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