How severe is CVE-2023-43698?

CVE-2023-43698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-43698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43698?

CVE-2023-43698 affects Sick Apu0200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43698?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-43698 published?

CVE-2023-43698 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43698

CVE-2023-43698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sick Apu0200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sick Apu0200 Firmware
Published: 2023-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (’Cross-site Scripting’) in RDT400 in SICK APU allows an unprivileged remote attacker to run arbitrary code in the clients browser via injecting code into the website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43698?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (’Cross-site Scripting’) in RDT400 in SICK APU allows an unprivileged remote attacker to run arbitrary code in the clients browser via injecting code into the website.
How severe is CVE-2023-43698?: CVE-2023-43698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-43698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43698?: CVE-2023-43698 affects Sick Apu0200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-43698 published?: CVE-2023-43698 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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