CVE-2023-31546
Published: 14 December 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-31546 is a critical-severity Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in Dedebiz Dedebiz. Its CVSS base score is 9.6 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 4.2% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
DedeBIZ version 6.0.3 is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability, CVE-2023-31546, that permits arbitrary code execution through the search feature. The issue is tracked under CWE-79 and received a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.6 reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no required privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the flaw by crafting a malicious search request that executes script in the context of a victim user who follows the link, allowing the attacker to run arbitrary code within the application session.
The two available references point to the same GitHub repository containing proof-of-concept material; no official advisories or patch guidance are provided. The EPSS score has remained flat at 0.2119 with no material rise observed after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-35847
Vulnerability details
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DedeBIZ v6.0.3 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the search feature.
- 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.