IMPatienT up to 1.5.1 Ontology Builder cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IMPatienT up to 1.5.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Ontology Builder. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-23637. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IMPatienT up to 1.5.1 (Medical Device Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component Ontology Builder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

IMPatienT before 1.5.2 allows stored XSS via onmouseover in certain text fields within a PATCH /modify_onto request to the ontology builder. This may allow attackers to steal Protected Health Information.

The weakness was published 01/18/2023 as 101. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-23637 since 01/16/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 1.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-27725). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IMPatienT 1.5.2

Timelineinfo

01/16/2023 🔍
01/18/2023 +2 days 🔍
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10/14/2025 +1000 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 101
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-23637 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-23637
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-218880
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2023 08:27
Updated: 10/14/2025 08:27
Changes: 01/18/2023 08:27 (42), 02/14/2023 22:04 (11), 04/05/2025 03:18 (16), 10/14/2025 08:27 (1)
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