CVE-2023-29983: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Maximilian Vogt cmaps v.8.0 allows a remote attacker to execute ar

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MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting companymaps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Maximilian Vogt cmaps v.8.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the auditlog tab in the admin panel.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
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	5.1% (top 8%)
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 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:51 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.

Public exploits and detection

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

Exploit-DB: Companymaps v8.0 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

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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-2023-29983?

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

Is CVE-2023-29983 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29983 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-2023-29983 affect?

CVE-2023-29983 affects companymaps. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Maximilian Vogt cmaps v.8.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the auditlog tab in the admin panel.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29983?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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