CVE-2023-43879
CVE-2023-43879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ritecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ritecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Rite CMS 3.0 has a Cross-Site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload into the Global Content Blocks in the Administration Menu.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-43879?
- Rite CMS 3.0 has a Cross-Site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload into the Global Content Blocks in the Administration Menu.
- How severe is CVE-2023-43879?
- CVE-2023-43879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-43879 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-2023-43879?
- CVE-2023-43879 affects Ritecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-43879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-43879 published?
- CVE-2023-43879 was published on 2023-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ritecms:ritecms:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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