CVE-2023-5892

Summary

CVE-2023-5892 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib before version 3.3.0-16. Malicious scripts injected into the repository could be executed in users' browsers when they view affected web pages, potentially leading to unauthorized account takeover or data theft. Attackers could exploit this flaw by creating a specially crafted repository or manipulating existing ones. This vulnerability underscores the importance of implementing robust input validation and sanitization techniques to protect against XSS attacks.

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