CVE-2023-5118

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.4 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jan 11, 2024
Updated: Jan 18, 2024
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2023-5118 is a vulnerability that affects the application in the endpoint /sofer/DocumentService.asc/SaveAnnotation. The vulnerability allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious JavaScript code. The input data transmitted via the POST method in the parameters author and text are not properly sanitized and validated, making it possible for attackers to exploit this vulnerability. Software versions above 11.1.x have addressed this vulnerability, but previous versions may still be vulnerable. The risk score for this vulnerability is 25, with a base severity of MEDIUM according to NIST's CVSS scoring system.

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