CVE-2023-43191: SpringbootCMS 1.0 foreground message can be embedded malicious code saved in the database

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-43191 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting springbootcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SpringbootCMS 1.0 foreground message can be embedded malicious code saved in the database. When users browse the comments, these malicious codes embedded in the HTML will be executed, and the user's browser will be controlled by the attacker, so as to achieve the special purpose of the attacker, such as cookie theft

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jrecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-27 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jrecms springbootcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison springbootcms sudo apt install springbootcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold springbootcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list springbootcms sudo dnf downgrade springbootcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add springbootcms

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-2023-43191?

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

Is CVE-2023-43191 being exploited?

CVE-2023-43191 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-2023-43191 affect?

CVE-2023-43191 affects springbootcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). SpringbootCMS 1.0 foreground message can be embedded malicious code saved in the database. When users browse the comments, these malicious codes embedded in the HTML will be executed, and the user's browser will be controlled by the attacke

How urgent is CVE-2023-43191?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2024-6539 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in heyewei SpringBootCMS up to 2024-05-28
CVE-2023-43192 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE SQL injection can exist in a newly created part of the SpringbootCMS 1.0 background, and the parameters submit

References

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