CVE-2023-5317

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.4 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 30, 2023
Updated: Oct 2, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-5317 denotes a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the phpMyFAQ repository by Thorsten, specifically versions prior to 3.1.18. An attacker could exploit this stored XSS flaw to inject malicious scripts into a targeted user's web browser when they view a crafted FAQ entry. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even take control of the user's account. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping software up to date to protect against known security risks.

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