CVE-2023-32790: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NXLog Manager 5.6.5633 version

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-32790 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting nxlog manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NXLog Manager 5.6.5633 version. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject a malicious JavaScript payload into the 'Full Name' field during a user edit, due to improper sanitization of the input parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: nxlog

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-03 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nxlog nxlog manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.6.5633

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.6.5633

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nxlog-manager || rpm -q nxlog-manager || nxlog-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.6.5633 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nxlog-manager sudo apt install nxlog-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.6.5633> sudo apt-mark hold nxlog-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list nxlog-manager sudo dnf downgrade nxlog-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.6.5633> sudo dnf versionlock add nxlog-manager

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-2023-32790?

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

Is CVE-2023-32790 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32790 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-2023-32790 affect?

CVE-2023-32790 affects nxlog manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NXLog Manager 5.6.5633 version. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject a malicious JavaScript payload into the 'Full Name' field during a user edit, due to improper sanitization of the in

How urgent is CVE-2023-32790?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-32792 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NXLog Manager 5.6.5633 version
CVE-2023-32791 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in NXLog Manager 5.6.5633 version

References

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