CVE-2023-43971: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ACG-faka v1.1.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via t

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-43971 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting acg-faka. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ACG-faka v1.1.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the encode parameter in Index.php.

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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lizhipay

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-17 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lizhipay acg-faka DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy acg-faka || rpm -q acg-faka || acg-faka --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison acg-faka sudo apt install acg-faka=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.7> sudo apt-mark hold acg-faka

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

dnf --showduplicates list acg-faka sudo dnf downgrade acg-faka-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add acg-faka

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-2023-43971?

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

Is CVE-2023-43971 being exploited?

CVE-2023-43971 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-2023-43971 affect?

CVE-2023-43971 affects acg-faka. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ACG-faka v1.1.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the encode parameter in Index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2023-43971?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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