CVE-2023-4496
CVE-2023-4496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easy Chat Server Project Easy Chat Server 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% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Easy Chat Server Project Easy Chat Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Easy Chat Server, in its 3.1 version and before, does not sufficiently encrypt user-controlled inputs, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability stored via /body2.ghp (POST method), in the mtowho parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4496?
- Easy Chat Server, in its 3.1 version and before, does not sufficiently encrypt user-controlled inputs, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability stored via /body2.ghp (POST method), in the mtowho parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4496?
- CVE-2023-4496 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-2023-4496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4496?
- CVE-2023-4496 affects Easy Chat Server Project Easy Chat Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4496?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-4496 published?
- CVE-2023-4496 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:easy_chat_server_project:easy_chat_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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