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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-1240
CVE-2023-1240:
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Overview
A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in GitHub repository answerdev/answer versions prior to 1.0.6. The vulnerability was discovered and reported on March 7, 2023 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue affecting the answerdev/answer repository. A fix was implemented through a commit that modified the GetExcerpt functionality, changing from OriginalText to ParsedText processing (GitHub Commit).
Impact
As a stored XSS vulnerability, it could potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that would be permanently stored on the target servers and executed in users' browsers when the compromised content is accessed.
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.0.6 of the answerdev/answer repository. Users should upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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