How severe is CVE-2023-5894?

CVE-2023-5894 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-2023-5894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5894?

CVE-2023-5894 affects Sfu Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5894?

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

When was CVE-2023-5894 published?

CVE-2023-5894 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5894

CVE-2023-5894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sfu Open Journal Systems 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% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sfu Open Journal Systems
Published: 2023-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5894?: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-5894?: CVE-2023-5894 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-2023-5894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5894?: CVE-2023-5894 affects Sfu Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5894 published?: CVE-2023-5894 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sfu:open_journal_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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