CVE-2023-38758: XSS

Published Aug 8, 2023
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Updated

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in wger Project wger Workout Manager v.2.2.0a3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the licenseauthor field in the add-ingredient function in the templates/ingredients/view.html, models/ingredients.py, and views/ingredients.py components.

Other sources

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in wger Project wger Workout Manager v.2.2.0a3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the licenseauthor field in the add-ingredient function in the templates/ingredients/view.html, models/ingredients.py, and views/ingredients.py components.

Affected Software

2 affected components
wger Workout Manager Android=2.2.0-a3
pip/wger<=2.2.0a3

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Advisory Published
06:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38758?

CVE-2023-38758 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that poses a significant security risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-38758?

To fix CVE-2023-38758, ensure you sanitize user input, particularly in the `license_author` field within the ingredients module.

3

Which versions of Wger Workout Manager are affected by CVE-2023-38758?

CVE-2023-38758 affects Wger Workout Manager version 2.2.0-a3 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2023-38758 allow remote attackers to escalate privileges?

Yes, CVE-2023-38758 can enable remote attackers to gain unauthorized privileges via the vulnerable `license_author` field.

5

Where is CVE-2023-38758 documented?

CVE-2023-38758 is documented on platforms like NVD and relevant GitHub repositories detailing the vulnerability.

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