CVE-2023-6379: Cross-site Scripting in Alkacon Software OpenCms
First published: Wed Dec 13 2023(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon Software Open CMS, affecting versions 14 and 15 of the 'Mercury' template. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to send a specially crafted JavaScript payload to a victim and partially take control of their browsing session.
Credit: cve-coordination@incibe.es
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Alkacon OpenCMS | >=14.0.0<16.0.0 |
Remedy
The vulnerabilities have been fixed in OpenCms version 16.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6379?
CVE-2023-6379 is considered a high severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6379?
To fix CVE-2023-6379, update Alkacon Open CMS to version 16.0.0 or later.
Which versions of Alkacon Open CMS are affected by CVE-2023-6379?
CVE-2023-6379 affects versions 14 and 15 of the Alkacon Open CMS 'Mercury' template.
Can CVE-2023-6379 be exploited by an unauthenticated user?
Yes, CVE-2023-6379 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-6379 enable?
CVE-2023-6379 enables cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can interfere with a user's browser session.
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