How severe is CVE-2023-46394?

CVE-2023-46394 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-2023-46394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46394?

CVE-2023-46394 affects Gougucms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46394?

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

When was CVE-2023-46394 published?

CVE-2023-46394 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46394

CVE-2023-46394 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gougucms 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gougucms
Published: 2023-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /home/user/edit_submit of gougucms v4.08.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the headimgurl parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46394?: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /home/user/edit_submit of gougucms v4.08.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the headimgurl parameter.
How severe is CVE-2023-46394?: CVE-2023-46394 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-2023-46394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46394?: CVE-2023-46394 affects Gougucms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46394?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46394 published?: CVE-2023-46394 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitee.com/gouguopen/gougucms/issues/I88TC0

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gougucms:gougucms:4.08.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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