CVE-2023-1278
CWE-79Published: March 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBOS up to 4.5.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file mobil/index.php. The manipulation of the argument accesstoken leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222608.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1278 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-1278 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts