CVE-2023-29808: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vogtmh cmaps (companymaps) 8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitra

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29808 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting companymaps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vogtmh cmaps (companymaps) 8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: companymaps project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-12 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

companymaps project companymaps DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison companymaps sudo apt install companymaps=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold companymaps

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

dnf --showduplicates list companymaps sudo dnf downgrade companymaps-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add companymaps

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-2023-29808?

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

Is CVE-2023-29808 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29808 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-2023-29808 affect?

CVE-2023-29808 affects companymaps. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vogtmh cmaps (companymaps) 8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29808?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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