CVE-2023-31298: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.8.6 (#7

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-31298 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting cash point \& transport optimizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.8.6 (#718), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the User ID field when creating a new system user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sesami

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-29 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sesami cash point \& transport optimizer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.3.8.6.718

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3.8.6.718

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cash-point--transport-optimizer || rpm -q cash-point--transport-optimizer || cash-point--transport-optimizer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.3.8.6.718 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cash-point--transport-optimizer sudo apt install cash-point--transport-optimizer=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.8.6.718> sudo apt-mark hold cash-point--transport-optimizer

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

dnf --showduplicates list cash-point--transport-optimizer sudo dnf downgrade cash-point--transport-optimizer-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.8.6.718> sudo dnf versionlock add cash-point--transport-optimizer

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-2023-31298?

cash point \& transport optimizer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31298 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31298 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-2023-31298 affect?

CVE-2023-31298 affects cash point \& transport optimizer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.8.6 (#718), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the User ID field when creating a new

How urgent is CVE-2023-31298?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-31302 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) 6.3.8.6 (#718), all
CVE-2023-31301 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.
CVE-2023-31300 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.8.6 (#718), allows remot
CVE-2023-31299 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) version 6.3.8.6 (#7
CVE-2023-31297 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in SESAMI planfocus CPTO (Cash Point & Transport Optimizer) 6.3.8.6 718

References

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