CVE-2023-36163: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in IP-DOT BuildaGate v.BuildaGate5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbi

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-36163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting buildagate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in IP-DOT BuildaGate v.BuildaGate5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the mc parameter of the URL.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: buildagate project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-11 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buildagate project buildagate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison buildagate sudo apt install buildagate=<VERSION_BEFORE_5> sudo apt-mark hold buildagate

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

dnf --showduplicates list buildagate sudo dnf downgrade buildagate-<VERSION_BEFORE_5> sudo dnf versionlock add buildagate

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: BuildaGate5library v5 - Reflected 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-2023-36163?

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

Is CVE-2023-36163 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36163 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-2023-36163 affect?

CVE-2023-36163 affects buildagate. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in IP-DOT BuildaGate v.BuildaGate5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the mc parameter of the URL.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36163?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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