CVE-2023-24733
Published: 06 March 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-24733 is a medium-severity Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in Sigb Pmb. Its CVSS base score is 6.1 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 5.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
PMB version 7.4.6 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the query parameter handled by the script /admin/convert/export_z3950_new.php. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2023-24733 and is classified under CWE-79, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no required privileges, and required user interaction that results in changed scope with limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
An unauthenticated attacker can craft a malicious URL containing executable script in the query parameter and deliver it to a victim user. When the victim follows the link, the script executes in the context of the PMB administrative interface, enabling actions such as session token theft or unauthorized actions within the affected application.
Public references consist of proof-of-concept material hosted on GitHub, while the EPSS score has remained essentially flat near 0.15 with a recorded peak of 0.1509, indicating moderate but stable exploitation interest since disclosure. No vendor advisory or patch information is referenced in the available sources.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-28743
Vulnerability details
PMB v7.4.6 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the query parameter at /admin/convert/export_z3950_new.php.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Penetration testing submits XSS payloads to web applications, detecting cross-site scripting flaws for subsequent remediation.
Validates web inputs to reject script-related content that could produce XSS.
Output validation against expected content can reject or sanitize script content in generated web pages, reducing XSS exploitability.