How severe is CVE-2023-49117?

CVE-2023-49117 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-2023-49117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49117?

CVE-2023-49117 affects Alfasado Powercms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49117?

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

When was CVE-2023-49117 published?

CVE-2023-49117 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49117

CVE-2023-49117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alfasado Powercms 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% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Alfasado Powercms
Published: 2023-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PowerCMS (6 Series, 5 Series, and 4 Series) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser. Note that all versions of PowerCMS 3 Series and earlier which are unsupported (End-of-Life, EOL) are also affected by this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49117?: PowerCMS (6 Series, 5 Series, and 4 Series) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on a logged-in user's web browser. Note that all versions of PowerCMS 3 Series and earlier which are unsupported (End-of-Life, EOL) are also affected by this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-49117?: CVE-2023-49117 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-2023-49117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49117?: CVE-2023-49117 affects Alfasado Powercms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49117 published?: CVE-2023-49117 was published on 2023-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alfasado:powercms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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