CVE-2023-42345
Cross-Site Scripting in Alkacon OpenCms
Publication date: 2026-05-08
Last updated on: 2026-05-08
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| alkacon | opencms | to 16 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue found in Alkacon OpenCms versions before 16. It occurs via the updateModelGroups.jsp component, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this Cross Site Scripting vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser session. This can lead to theft of sensitive information such as cookies or session tokens, unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, or distribution of malware.