DedeCMS up to 5.7.110 /dede/freelist_add.php Title cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in DedeCMS up to 5.7.110. This affects an unknown function of the file /dede/freelist_add.php. The manipulation of the argument Title results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40876. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in DedeCMS up to 5.7.110 (Content Management System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file /dede/freelist_add.php. The manipulation of the argument title 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:

DedeCMS up to and including 5.7.110 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability at /dede/freelist_add.php via the title parameter.

The weakness was published 08/25/2023. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-40876 since 08/22/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

By approaching the search of inurl:dede/freelist_add.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-45416). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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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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Timelineinfo

08/22/2023 🔍
08/25/2023 +3 days 🔍
08/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/29/2026 +888 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-40876 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40876
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237960
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/25/2023 07:17
Updated: 01/29/2026 19:42
Changes: 08/25/2023 07:17 (39), 09/20/2023 09:12 (11), 01/29/2026 19:42 (16)
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