PT-2023-32039 · Unknown · Thorsten/Phpmyfaq

Published 2023-09-29 · Updated 2023-10-02 · CVE-2023-5319

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.3

High

Base vector

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

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) - Stored, which occurs when an application stores user input without proper validation and later displays it, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. This can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

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 user input validation to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the application until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-5319

GHSA-J5WW-5XF4-HQM2

Affected Products

Thorsten/Phpmyfaq

References · 10

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/5xxx/CVE-2023-5319.json · Exploit
• https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/95ed9b20557ed930d4eed1f3a6db713416f31131 · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-j5ww-5xf4-hqm2 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5319 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-5319 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq · Note
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-5319 · Note
• https://huntr.dev/bounties/e2542cbe-41ab-4a90-b6a4-191884c1834d · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1707923586525364667 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/71353 · Telegram Post