CVE-2023-3856: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in phpscriptpoint Ecommerce 1.15

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-3856 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting ecommerce. 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, has been found in phpscriptpoint Ecommerce 1.15. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /blog-single.php. The manipulation of the argument slug leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235208. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: phpscriptpoint

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-24 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpscriptpoint ecommerce DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.15

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ecommerce sudo apt install ecommerce=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.15> sudo apt-mark hold ecommerce

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

dnf --showduplicates list ecommerce sudo dnf downgrade ecommerce-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.15> sudo dnf versionlock add ecommerce

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-2023-3856?

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

Is CVE-2023-3856 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3856 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-2023-3856 affect?

CVE-2023-3856 affects ecommerce. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in phpscriptpoint Ecommerce 1.15. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /blog-single.php. The manipulation of the argument slug leads to cross s

How urgent is CVE-2023-3856?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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