What is the severity of CVE-2023-6366?

CVE-2023-6366 is assessed as a significant vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6366?

To mitigate CVE-2023-6366, upgrade to WhatsUp Gold version 2023.1 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-6366 enable?

CVE-2023-6366 can enable attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an affected user's web session.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-6366?

Users of WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2023.1 are affected by CVE-2023-6366.

What is stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2023-6366?

Stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2023-6366 refers to the ability of an attacker to store a malicious script within the Alert Center that can be executed by other users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-6366

high

7.6

CWE

EPSS

0.045%

14/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-6366: WhatsUp Gold Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via Alert Center

First published: Thu Dec 14 2023(Updated: )

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified. It is possible for an attacker to craft a XSS payload and store that value within Alert Center. If a WhatsUp Gold user interacts with the crafted payload, the attacker would be able to execute malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.

Credit: security@progress.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Progress Software WhatsUp Gold	<23.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6366?
CVE-2023-6366 is assessed as a significant vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6366?
To mitigate CVE-2023-6366, upgrade to WhatsUp Gold version 2023.1 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2023-6366 enable?
CVE-2023-6366 can enable attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an affected user's web session.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-6366?
Users of WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2023.1 are affected by CVE-2023-6366.
What is stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2023-6366?
Stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2023-6366 refers to the ability of an attacker to store a malicious script within the Alert Center that can be executed by other users.

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