XSS in Litespeedtech Litespeed_cache
CVE-2023-40000
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache allows Stored XSS.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through 5.7.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.807 (99.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Litespeedtech Litespeed_cache
- Litespeed Technologies Cache — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- audit@patchstack.com (Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40000?
- CVE-2023-40000 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litespeedtech Litespeed_cache, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2024-04-16.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40000?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-40000 known to be exploited?
- 9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.