CVE-2023-1572
CWE-79Published: March 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in DataGear up to 1.11.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Plugin Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.12.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223564.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1572 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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-2023-1572 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts