CVE-2023-5910
CWE-79Published: November 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in PopojiCMS 2.0.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file install.php of the component Web Config. The manipulation of the argument Site Title with the input <script>alert(1)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-244229 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5910 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5910 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts