CVE-2023-40618

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 20, 2023
Updated: Sep 26, 2023
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-40618 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting OpenKnowledgeMaps Head Start versions 4 through 7, and Visual Project Explorer 1.0. This issue allows remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the web browser of users. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by introducing a malicious payload into the 'service' parameter of 'headstart_snapshot.php'. This can lead to unintended execution of commands or data theft, posing a significant security risk. Users are advised to update their software as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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