PatchTheCVECVE-2023-34408: DokuWiki before 2023-04-04a allows XSS via RSS titles.
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CVE-2023-34408 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting dokuwiki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
DokuWiki before 2023-04-04a allows XSS via RSS titles.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-06-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
dokuwiki dokuwiki UPGRADE
Affected: < 2023-04-04a
Fixed in: 2023-04-04a
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy dokuwiki || rpm -q dokuwiki || dokuwiki --version
2. UPGRADE to 2023-04-04a (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dokuwiki
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade dokuwiki
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2023-34408?
dokuwiki: upgrade to 2023-04-04a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-34408 being exploited?
CVE-2023-34408 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-2023-34408 affect?
CVE-2023-34408 affects dokuwiki. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). DokuWiki before 2023-04-04a allows XSS via RSS titles.
How urgent is CVE-2023-34408?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference
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