CVE-2023-3691: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-3691?

layui: upgrade to 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-3691 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3691 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-3691 affect?

CVE-2023-3691 affects layui. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. It is p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-3691?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-3691 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting layui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.8.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-234237 was assigned to this vulnerabili

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-07-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: layui

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-16 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

layui layui UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.0 · 2.8.0 beta1 · 2.8.0 beta2 · 2.8.0 beta3 · 2.8.0 rc1 · 2.8.0 rc10 · 2.8.0 rc11 · 2.8.0 rc12

Fixed in: 2.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade layui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade layui

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-3691?

layui: upgrade to 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-3691 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3691 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-2023-3691 affect?

CVE-2023-3691 affects layui. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in layui up to v2.8.0-rc.16. This affects an unknown part of the component HTML Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. It is p

How urgent is CVE-2023-3691?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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