How severe is CVE-2023-5987?

CVE-2023-5987 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-2023-5987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5987?

CVE-2023-5987 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5987?

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

When was CVE-2023-5987 published?

CVE-2023-5987 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5987

CVE-2023-5987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert
Published: 2023-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability that could cause a vulnerability leading to a cross site scripting condition where attackers can have a victim’s browser run arbitrary JavaScript when they visit a page containing the injected payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5987?: A CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability that could cause a vulnerability leading to a cross site scripting condition where attackers can have a victim’s browser run arbitrary JavaScript when they visit a page containing the injected payload.
How severe is CVE-2023-5987?: CVE-2023-5987 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-2023-5987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5987?: CVE-2023-5987 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Power Monitoring Expert. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5987 published?: CVE-2023-5987 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-318-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-318-02.pdf

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2020:cumulative_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2020:cumulative_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2021:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:2021:cumulative_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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