Is CVE-2023-2853 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2853 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2853 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2853 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2853?

CVE-2023-2853 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2023-2853

CWE-79Published: July 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Softmed SelfPatron allows Reflected XSS.

This issue affects SelfPatron : before 2.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2853 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

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

softmedyazilim1 product(s)

selfpatron

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0388

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2023-2853

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP

CISA Alerts· Jul 28, 2026

View CSAF Summary Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version V3.1.6 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). Siemens is preparing fix versions and recommends specific countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. The following versions of Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP are affected: SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0) vers:intdot/>=3.1.6 (CVE-2021-41617, CVE-2023-28531, CVE-2023-51384, CVE-2023-52927, CVE-2024-26783, CVE-2024-27056, CVE-2024-28956, CVE-2024-36903, CVE-2024-36927, CVE-2024-42079, CVE-2024-46786, CVE-2024-47736, CVE-2024-47809, CVE-2024-49968, CVE-2024-49994, CVE-2024-49998, CV [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:14d6d83af97098bd2536b5fff6a4cfb4b3f72b1746222df9e39e0672ec9b71a9]