CVE-2023-41609
CVE-2023-41609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Couchcms 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Couchcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An open redirect vulnerability in the sanitize_url() parameter of CouchCMS v2.3 allows attackers to redirect a victim user to an arbitrary web site via a crafted URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-41609?
- An open redirect vulnerability in the sanitize_url() parameter of CouchCMS v2.3 allows attackers to redirect a victim user to an arbitrary web site via a crafted URL.
- How severe is CVE-2023-41609?
- CVE-2023-41609 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-2023-41609 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-2023-41609?
- CVE-2023-41609 affects Couchcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-41609?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-41609 published?
- CVE-2023-41609 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:couchcms:couchcms:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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