How severe is CVE-2023-49453?

CVE-2023-49453 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-2023-49453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49453?

CVE-2023-49453 affects Racktables Project Racktables. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49453?

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

Does CVE-2023-49453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53414.

When was CVE-2023-49453 published?

CVE-2023-49453 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49453

CVE-2023-49453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Racktables Project Racktables 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53414
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Racktables Project Racktables
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Racktables v0.22.0 and before, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the search component in index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49453?: Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Racktables v0.22.0 and before, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the search component in index.php.
How severe is CVE-2023-49453?: CVE-2023-49453 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-2023-49453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49453?: CVE-2023-49453 affects Racktables Project Racktables. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49453?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53414.
When was CVE-2023-49453 published?: CVE-2023-49453 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:racktables_project:racktables:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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