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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-0742
CVE-2023-0742:
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Overview
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability - Stored type was discovered in GitHub repository answerdev/answer versions prior to 1.0.4. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 8, 2023, and was assigned CVE-2023-0742. The vulnerability affects the Answer platform, which is an open-source Q&A platform software (AttackerKB).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assessed with a CVSS v3 Base Score of 9.0 (Critical). The attack vector is Network-based, requires Low privileges, and User Interaction is Required. The scope is Changed, with High impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. The technical complexity of the attack is considered Low (AttackerKB).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this stored XSS vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers. This could lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected users (AttackerKB).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.0.4 of answerdev/answer. Users should upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk. The fix was implemented through a commit in the repository (GitHub Commit).
Additional resources
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