CVE-2023-2853: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Softmed

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2853?

selfpatron: upgrade to 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2853 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2853 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-2023-2853 affect?

CVE-2023-2853 affects selfpatron. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Softmed SelfPatron allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects SelfPatron : before 2.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2853?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2853 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting selfpatron. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Softmed SelfPatron allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects SelfPatron : before 2.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey · Vendor: softmedyazilim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-10 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softmedyazilim selfpatron UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0

Fixed in: 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade selfpatron

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2853?

selfpatron: upgrade to 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2853 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2853 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-2023-2853 affect?

CVE-2023-2853 affects selfpatron. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Softmed SelfPatron allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects SelfPatron : before 2.0.

How urgent is CVE-2023-2853?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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