CVE-2023-1496: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1496?

imgproxy: upgrade to 3.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1496 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-1496 affect?

CVE-2023-1496 affects imgproxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1496?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-1496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting imgproxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: evilmartians

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-19 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

evilmartians imgproxy UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.14.0

Fixed in: 3.14.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imgproxy || rpm -q imgproxy || imgproxy --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imgproxy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imgproxy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Imgproxy < 3.14.0 - Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1496?

imgproxy: upgrade to 3.14.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1496 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1496 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-1496 affect?

CVE-2023-1496 affects imgproxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository imgproxy/imgproxy prior to 3.14.0.

How urgent is CVE-2023-1496?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-30019 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE imgproxy <=3.14.0 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) due to a lack of sanitization of the ima

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