PT-2023-32036 · Thorsten · Phpmyfaq

Published 2023-09-29 · Updated 2023-10-02 · CVE-2023-5316

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.1

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions thorsten/phpmyfaq versions prior to 3.1.18

Description The issue is related to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM, which allows an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the browser of a user. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or takeover of the user's session. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified.

Recommendations For versions prior to 3.1.18, update to version 3.1.18 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive data and implementing additional security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-5316

GHSA-58V7-58C2-QWM9

Affected Products

Phpmyfaq

References · 9

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/5xxx/CVE-2023-5316.json · Exploit
• https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/332d2e4a83251d406ca58dd11c27c598673aa5fa · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5316 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-58v7-58c2-qwm9 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5316 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ · Note
• https://huntr.dev/bounties/f877e65a-e647-457b-b105-7e5c9f58fb43 · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/71349 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1707923585506091487 · Twitter Post