7.6
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23637: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 17 2023(Updated: )

IMPatienT before 1.5.2 allows stored XSS via onmouseover in certain text fields within a PATCH /modify_onto request to the ontology builder. This may allow attackers to steal Protected Health Information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Unistra Impatient<1.5.2
<1.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-23637?

    CVE-2023-23637 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored XSS attacks that can compromise protected health information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-23637?

    To fix CVE-2023-23637, upgrade to Impatient version 1.5.2 or later, which addresses the stored XSS vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2023-23637 enable?

    CVE-2023-23637 enables stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via malicious input in specific text fields.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-23637?

    CVE-2023-23637 affects Impatient versions prior to 1.5.2.

  • What information can be compromised due to CVE-2023-23637?

    CVE-2023-23637 can potentially allow attackers to steal protected health information (PHI) from the affected application.

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