CVE-2023-3845
Published: 23 July 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-3845 is a low-severity Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in Moosocial Moodating. Its CVSS base score is 3.5 (Low).
Operationally, ranked in the top 8.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
A vulnerability rated problematic exists in mooSocial mooDating version 1.2 within the URL Handler component, specifically the file /friends/ajax_invite. The issue stems from improper handling of input that permits cross-site scripting (CWE-79). The affected software is a social dating platform, and the flaw was disclosed after unsuccessful attempts to contact the vendor.
An attacker with low-privileged authenticated access can exploit the flaw remotely by supplying crafted input to the affected endpoint. Successful exploitation results in script execution in a victim user's browser, enabling limited integrity impacts such as unauthorized actions performed in the context of the targeted session; user interaction is required and there is no impact on confidentiality or availability.
Public references on VulDB and Packet Storm document the XSS vector via proof-of-concept submissions but contain no vendor patch or mitigation guidance, consistent with the non-functional disclosure contact address. The associated EPSS score reached a peak of 0.0981 after publication, indicating emerging exploitation interest that warrants renewed attention despite the modest CVSS base score of 3.5.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-44473
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability was found in mooSocial mooDating 1.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /friends/ajax_invite of the component URL Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack…
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may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235196. NOTE: We tried to contact the vendor early about the disclosure but the official mail address was not working properly.
- 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.