CVE-2023-33732
CWE-79Published: May 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the New Policy form in Microworld Technologies eScan management console 14.0.1400.2281 allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code via the vulnerable parameters type, txtPolicyType, and Deletefileval.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-33732 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-2023-33732 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts