How severe is CVE-2023-43717?

CVE-2023-43717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43717?

CVE-2023-43717 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43717?

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

When was CVE-2023-43717 published?

CVE-2023-43717 was published on 2023-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43717

CVE-2023-43717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oscommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Oscommerce
Published: 2023-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Os Commerce is currently susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject JS through the "MSEARCH_HIGHLIGHT_ENABLE_TITLE[1]" parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of scripts within a user's web browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43717?: Os Commerce is currently susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject JS through the "MSEARCH_HIGHLIGHT_ENABLE_TITLE[1]" parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized execution of scripts within a user's web browser.
How severe is CVE-2023-43717?: CVE-2023-43717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43717?: CVE-2023-43717 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43717 published?: CVE-2023-43717 was published on 2023-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oscommerce:oscommerce:4.12.56860:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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