CVE-2023-0846
CWE-79Published: February 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Unauthenticated, stored cross-site scripting in the display of alarm reduction keys in multiple versions of OpenNMS Horizon and Meridian could allow an attacker access to confidential session information. Users
should upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.0 or newer, or Horizon 31.0.4. Meridian and
Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation
within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible
from the Internet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0846 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0846 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts