How severe is CVE-2023-44042?

CVE-2023-44042 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-2023-44042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44042?

CVE-2023-44042 affects Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44042?

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

When was CVE-2023-44042 published?

CVE-2023-44042 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44042

CVE-2023-44042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms 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% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms
Published: 2023-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /settings/index.php of Black Cat CMS 1.4.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website header parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44042?: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /settings/index.php of Black Cat CMS 1.4.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Website header parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-44042?: CVE-2023-44042 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-2023-44042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44042?: CVE-2023-44042 affects Blackcat-cms Blackcat Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44042 published?: CVE-2023-44042 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Gi0rgi0R/xss_frontend_settings_blackcat_cms_1.4.1

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackcat-cms:blackcat_cms:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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