CVE-2023-31045: XSS

Published Apr 24, 2023
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Updated

DISPUTED A stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Text Editors and Formats in Backdrop CMS before 1.24.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter. When a user is editing any content type (e.g., page, post, or card) as an admin, the stored XSS payload is executed upon selecting a malicious text formatting option. NOTE: the vendor disputes the security relevance of this finding because "any administrator that can configure a text format could easily allow Full HTML anywhere."

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
composer/backdrop/backdrop<1.24.2
1.24.2
BackdropCMS Backdrop<1.24.2
BackdropCMS Backdrop Cms<1.24.2

Event History

Apr 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Disputed
08:15 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31045?

The severity of CVE-2023-31045 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.

2

How does CVE-2023-31045 affect Backdrop CMS?

CVE-2023-31045 affects Backdrop CMS versions before 1.24.2.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-31045?

CVE-2023-31045 is a stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2023-31045?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2023-31045 by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter in Text Editors and Formats in Backdrop CMS.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-31045?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-31045 is available in Backdrop CMS version 1.24.2.

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