CVE-2023-26688: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrar

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-26688 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting cs-cart multivendor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the product_data parameter of add/edit product in the administration interface.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cs-cart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-25 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cs-cart cs-cart multivendor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.16.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.16.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cs-cart-multivendor || rpm -q cs-cart-multivendor || cs-cart-multivendor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.16.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cs-cart-multivendor sudo apt install cs-cart-multivendor=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.16.1> sudo apt-mark hold cs-cart-multivendor

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

dnf --showduplicates list cs-cart-multivendor sudo dnf downgrade cs-cart-multivendor-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.16.1> sudo dnf versionlock add cs-cart-multivendor

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-2023-26688?

cs-cart multivendor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26688 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26688 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-2023-26688 affect?

CVE-2023-26688 affects cs-cart multivendor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the product_data parameter of add/edit product in the administration interface.

How urgent is CVE-2023-26688?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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