CVE-2023-40617

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 13, 2023
Updated: Sep 15, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-40617 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start 7. This issue allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web browsers of users. The vulnerability is located in the 'displayPDF.php' file and is triggered by maliciously crafted input in the 'file' parameter. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including user session hijacking and data theft. It is recommended that users update to the latest version of OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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