CVE-2023-2421: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Control iD RHiD 23.3.19.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-2421 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting rhid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Control iD RHiD 23.3.19.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /v2/#/add/department. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-227718 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: controlid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-29 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

controlid rhid DOWNGRADE

Affected: 23.3.19.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.3.19.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.3.19.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rhid sudo apt install rhid=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.3.19.0> sudo apt-mark hold rhid

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list rhid sudo dnf downgrade rhid-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.3.19.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rhid

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2023-2421?

rhid: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2421 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2421 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-2023-2421 affect?

CVE-2023-2421 affects rhid. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Control iD RHiD 23.3.19.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /v2/#/add/department. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to

How urgent is CVE-2023-2421?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-2524 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Control iD RHiD 23.3.19.0

References

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