How severe is CVE-2023-45471?

CVE-2023-45471 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-2023-45471 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-2023-45471?

CVE-2023-45471 affects Qad Search Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45471?

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

When was CVE-2023-45471 published?

CVE-2023-45471 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45471

CVE-2023-45471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qad Search Server 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: Qad Search Server
Published: 2023-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The QAD Search Server is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to, and including, 1.0.0.315 due to insufficient checks on indexes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new index and inject a malicious web script into its name, that will execute whenever a user accesses the search page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45471?: The QAD Search Server is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in versions up to, and including, 1.0.0.315 due to insufficient checks on indexes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new index and inject a malicious web script into its name, that will execute whenever a user accesses the search page.
How severe is CVE-2023-45471?: CVE-2023-45471 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-2023-45471 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-2023-45471?: CVE-2023-45471 affects Qad Search Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-45471 published?: CVE-2023-45471 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/itsAptx/CVE-2023-45471

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qad:search_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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