CVE-2023-28651
CWE-79Published: June 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) versions prior to 3.5.3. If a user who can access the affected product with an administrative privilege configures specially crafted settings, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the other user who is accessing the affected product with an administrative privilege.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-28651 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-28651 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts