How severe is CVE-2023-5378?

CVE-2023-5378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5378?

CVE-2023-5378 primarily affects Megabip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5378?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-5378 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5378 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57694.

When was CVE-2023-5378 published?

CVE-2023-5378 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5378

CVE-2023-5378 is a high-severity vulnerability in Megabip with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57694
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Megabip
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in MegaBIP and already unsupported SmodBIP software allows for Stored XSS.This issue affects SmodBIP in all versions and MegaBIP in versions up to 4.36.2. MegaBIP 5.08 was tested and is not vulnerable. A precise range of vulnerable versions remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5378?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in MegaBIP and already unsupported SmodBIP software allows for Stored XSS.This issue affects SmodBIP in all versions and MegaBIP in versions up to 4.36.2. MegaBIP 5.08 was tested and is not vulnerable. A precise range of vulnerable versions remains unknown.
How severe is CVE-2023-5378?: CVE-2023-5378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5378?: CVE-2023-5378 primarily affects Megabip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5378?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-5378 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5378 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57694.
When was CVE-2023-5378 published?: CVE-2023-5378 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:megabip:megabip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:smod:smodbip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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