Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-27293
Potential exploit
Improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows an unauthenticated attacker to submit malicious Javascript as the answer to a questionnaire which would then be executed when an authenticated user reviews the candidate's submission. This could be used to steal other users’ cookies and force users to make actions without their knowledge.
Products affected by CVE-2023-27293
- cpe:2.3:a:opencats:opencats:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-27293
1.62%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 81 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-27293
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
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134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-03-21 |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-27293
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-27293
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-8
Multiple Vulnerabilities in OpenCATS 0.9.6 - Research Advisory | Tenable®Exploit;Third Party Advisory
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