How severe is CVE-2023-42249?

CVE-2023-42249 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-2023-42249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42249?

CVE-2023-42249 affects Seling Visual Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42249?

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

Does CVE-2023-42249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46708.

When was CVE-2023-42249 published?

CVE-2023-42249 was published on 2025-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42249

CVE-2023-42249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Seling Visual Access Manager 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% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46708
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Seling Visual Access Manager
Published: 2025-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Selesta Visual Access Manager < 4.42.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via vam/vam_visits.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42249?: Selesta Visual Access Manager < 4.42.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via vam/vam_visits.php.
How severe is CVE-2023-42249?: CVE-2023-42249 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-2023-42249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42249?: CVE-2023-42249 affects Seling Visual Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46708.
When was CVE-2023-42249 published?: CVE-2023-42249 was published on 2025-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitlab.com/daniele_m/cve-list/-/blob/main/README.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:seling:visual_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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