CVE-2023-41537: phpjabbers Business Directory Script 3.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the keyword parameter

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-41537 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting business directory script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpjabbers Business Directory Script 3.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the keyword parameter.

Why this priority

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpjabbers

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-30 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpjabbers business directory script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy business-directory-script || rpm -q business-directory-script || business-directory-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison business-directory-script sudo apt install business-directory-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold business-directory-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list business-directory-script sudo dnf downgrade business-directory-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add business-directory-script

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-41537?

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

Is CVE-2023-41537 being exploited?

CVE-2023-41537 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-2023-41537 affect?

CVE-2023-41537 affects business directory script. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). phpjabbers Business Directory Script 3.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the keyword parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2023-41537?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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