CVE-2023-5013
CWE-79Published: September 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in Pluck CMS 4.7.18 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file install.php of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation of the argument contents with the input <script>alert('xss')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-239854 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5013 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-2023-5013 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts