CVE-2023-30394: The MoveIt framework 1.1.11 for ROS allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via the API authentication function

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-30394 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting moveit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MoveIt framework 1.1.11 for ROS allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via the API authentication function. NOTE: this issue is disputed by the original reporter because it has "no impact."

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: moveit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-11 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

moveit moveit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.11

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moveit sudo apt install moveit=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo apt-mark hold moveit

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

dnf --showduplicates list moveit sudo dnf downgrade moveit-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo dnf versionlock add moveit

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-2023-30394?

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

Is CVE-2023-30394 being exploited?

CVE-2023-30394 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-2023-30394 affect?

CVE-2023-30394 affects moveit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The MoveIt framework 1.1.11 for ROS allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via the API authentication function. NOTE: this issue is disputed by the original reporter because it has "no impact."

How urgent is CVE-2023-30394?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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