CVE-2023-40461
CWE-79Published: December 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The ACEManager
component of ALEOS 4.16 and earlier allows an
authenticated user
with Administrator privileges to access a file
upload field which
does not fully validate the file name, creating a
Stored Cross-Site
Scripting condition.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-40461 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
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-40461 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts