CVE-2023-5896: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in pkp/pkp-lib

Published Nov 1, 2023
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Updated

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.4.0-4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sfu Pkp Web Application Library<3.4.0-4

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 the vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability is CVE-2023-5896.

2

How severe is the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896)?

The severity of the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896) is medium, with a severity score of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software for the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896)?

The affected software for the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896) is Sfu Pkp Web Application Library prior to 3.4.0-4.

4

How can I fix the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896)?

To fix the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896), you should update the Sfu Pkp Web Application Library to version 3.4.0-4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896)?

You can find more information about the cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CVE-2023-5896) at the following references: [https://huntr.com/bounties/a1f05be5-24ed-4ec5-9858-fce4233f7bb1](https://huntr.com/bounties/a1f05be5-24ed-4ec5-9858-fce4233f7bb1), [https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/18b318f83105ffa7fa214179f8e20507b0754236](https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/18b318f83105ffa7fa214179f8e20507b0754236)

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