How severe is CVE-2023-49489?

CVE-2023-49489 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-2023-49489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49489?

CVE-2023-49489 affects Kodcloud Kodexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49489?

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

When was CVE-2023-49489 published?

CVE-2023-49489 was published on 2023-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49489

CVE-2023-49489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kodcloud Kodexplorer 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% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Kodcloud Kodexplorer
Published: 2023-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflective Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer version 4.51, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and escalate privileges via the APP_HOST parameter at config/i18n/en/main.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49489?: Reflective Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KodExplorer version 4.51, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and escalate privileges via the APP_HOST parameter at config/i18n/en/main.php.
How severe is CVE-2023-49489?: CVE-2023-49489 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-2023-49489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49489?: CVE-2023-49489 affects Kodcloud Kodexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49489 published?: CVE-2023-49489 was published on 2023-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/kalcaddle/KodExplorer/issues/526

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kodcloud:kodexplorer:4.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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