CVE-2023-5118
CVE-2023-5118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tungstenautomation Kofax Capture 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% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57456
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Tungstenautomation Kofax Capture
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- Last modified:
Description
The application is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the endpoint /sofer/DocumentService.asc/SaveAnnotation, where input data transmitted via the POST method in the parameters author and text are not adequately sanitized and validated. This allows for the injection of malicious JavaScript code. The vulnerability was identified in the function for adding new annotations while editing document content. Reporters inform that the vulnerability has been removed in software versions above 11.1.x. Previous versions may also be vulnerable, but this has not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5118?
- The application is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the endpoint /sofer/DocumentService.asc/SaveAnnotation, where input data transmitted via the POST method in the parameters author and text are not adequately sanitized and validated. This allows for the injection of malicious JavaScript code. The vulnerability was identified in the function for adding new annotations while editing document content. Reporters inform that the vulnerability has been removed in software versions above 11.1.x. Previous versions may also be vulnerable, but this has not been confirmed.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5118?
- CVE-2023-5118 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-2023-5118 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5118?
- CVE-2023-5118 affects Tungstenautomation Kofax Capture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5118?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-5118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-5118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57456.
- When was CVE-2023-5118 published?
- CVE-2023-5118 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tungstenautomation:kofax_capture:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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