CVE-2023-5451
CVE-2023-5451 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57766
- Weakness: CWE-79
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- Last modified:
Description
Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center Management Server has SMC Downloads optional feature to offer standalone Management Client downloads and ECA configuration downloads. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center (SMC Downloads feature) allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center : before 6.10.13, from 6.11.0 before 7.1.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5451?
- Forcepoint NGFW Security Management Center Management Server has SMC Downloads optional feature to offer standalone Management Client downloads and ECA configuration downloads. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center (SMC Downloads feature) allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Next Generation Firewall Security Management Center : before 6.10.13, from 6.11.0 before 7.1.2.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5451?
- CVE-2023-5451 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-2023-5451 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5451?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-5451 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-5451 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57766.
- When was CVE-2023-5451 published?
- CVE-2023-5451 was published on 2024-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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