How severe is CVE-2023-5496?

CVE-2023-5496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5496?

CVE-2023-5496 affects Translator Poqdev Add-on Project Translator Poqdev Add-on. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5496?

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

When was CVE-2023-5496 published?

CVE-2023-5496 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5496

CVE-2023-5496 is a low-severity vulnerability in Translator Poqdev Add-on Project Translator Poqdev Add-on with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Translator Poqdev Add-on Project Translator Poqdev Add-on
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Translator PoqDev Add-On 1.0.11 on Firefox. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Select Text Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-241649 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5496?: A vulnerability was found in Translator PoqDev Add-On 1.0.11 on Firefox. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Select Text Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-241649 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-5496?: CVE-2023-5496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5496?: CVE-2023-5496 affects Translator Poqdev Add-on Project Translator Poqdev Add-on. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5496 published?: CVE-2023-5496 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:translator_poqdev_add-on_project:translator_poqdev_add-on:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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