How severe is CVE-2023-6028?

CVE-2023-6028 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-2023-6028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6028?

CVE-2023-6028 affects Br-automation Automation Runtime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6028?

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

Does CVE-2023-6028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58286.

When was CVE-2023-6028 published?

CVE-2023-6028 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6028

CVE-2023-6028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Br-automation Automation Runtime 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58286
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Br-automation Automation Runtime
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the SVG version of System Diagnostics Manager of B&R Automation Runtime versions <= G4.93 that enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the attacked user’s browser session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6028?: A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the SVG version of System Diagnostics Manager of B&R Automation Runtime versions <= G4.93 that enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the attacked user’s browser session.
How severe is CVE-2023-6028?: CVE-2023-6028 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-2023-6028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6028?: CVE-2023-6028 affects Br-automation Automation Runtime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58286.
When was CVE-2023-6028 published?: CVE-2023-6028 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/SA23P018_SDM_Web_interface_vulnerable_to_XSS-1d75bee8.pdf

Affected products (1)

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