CVE-2023-5895: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in pkp/pkp-lib

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sfu Pkp Web Application Library<3.3.0-16

Event History

Nov 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5895?

CVE-2023-5895 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib.

2

How does CVE-2023-5895 affect software?

CVE-2023-5895 affects the Sfu Pkp Web Application Library prior to version 3.3.0-16.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5895?

CVE-2023-5895 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-5895?

To fix CVE-2023-5895, update pkp/pkp-lib to version 3.3.0-16 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5895?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5895 on the following links: [link1](https://huntr.com/bounties/2cc80417-32b2-4024-bbcd-d95a039c11ae), [link2](https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/83fa560d6fb54458b312addd23a91ee6520dbe63).

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