CVE-2023-6379 (GCVE-0-2023-6379)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-13 10:52 – Updated: 2024-10-01 14:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cross-site Scripting in Alkacon Software OpenCms
Summary
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon Software Open CMS, affecting versions 14 and 15 of the 'Mercury' template. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to send a specially crafted JavaScript payload to a victim and partially take control of their browsing session.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-02-06 16:31 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
Date Public
2023-11-29 11:00
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