CVE-2023-5901
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.8 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Nov 7, 2023
Updated: Jan 21, 2024
CWE ID 79
Summary
CVE-2023-5901 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the pkp-lib GitHub repository before version 3.3.0-16. An attacker could exploit this weakness by injecting malicious scripts into a webpage, potentially stealing user data or taking control of their session. Successful exploitation requires the victim to view a specially crafted webpage, making email phishing or social engineering attacks a common delivery method. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of pkp-lib as soon as possible.
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Affected Vendors
- Simon Fraser University
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
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