CVE-2023-31703

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the edit user form in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary…

Critical · published May 17, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 The edit user form in Microworld Technologies eScan is a sneaky gateway for a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack, letting attackers inject arbitrary code with just a manipulated form parameter! Think of this as a restaurant where a customer can send in an order that the kitchen never checks — they simply prepare whatever is written down, regardless of its safety. If a malicious order slips through, it could seriously spoil the meal! An attacker could inject harmful scripts that run in the context of the logged-in user's session, leading to unauthorized actions like stealing sensitive data or spreading malware. This could feel like a digital invasion where attackers hold the keys to your system's secrets!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where a customer can send in an order that the kitchen never checks — they simply prepare whatever is written down, regardless of its safety. If a malicious order slips through, it could seriously spoil the meal! This XSS vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code into the edit user form of eScan management console, fundamentally compromising user sessions by executing malicious scripts that could manipulate the application.

What to do

An attacker could inject harmful scripts that run in the context of the logged-in user's session, leading to unauthorized actions like stealing sensitive data or spreading malware. This could feel like a digital invasion where attackers hold the keys to your system's secrets! Update to the latest version of Microworld Technologies eScan management console immediately. Consider implementing Content Security Policies (CSP) to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. Regularly review and sanitize all user inputs to enhance security. You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04475 · 91.4th percentile
Published
2023-05-17T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 00:00Z
    Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the edit user form in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows remote attacker to inject arbitrary…
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