CVE-2023-44012: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mojoPortal v.2.7.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-44012 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting mojoportal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mojoPortal v.2.7.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the helpkey parameter in the Help.aspx component.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mojoportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-02 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mojoportal mojoportal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mojoportal sudo apt install mojoportal=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mojoportal

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

dnf --showduplicates list mojoportal sudo dnf downgrade mojoportal-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mojoportal

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: mojoPortal v.2.7.0.0 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-44012?

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

Is CVE-2023-44012 being exploited?

CVE-2023-44012 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-2023-44012 affect?

CVE-2023-44012 affects mojoportal. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in mojoPortal v.2.7.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the helpkey parameter in the Help.aspx component.

How urgent is CVE-2023-44012?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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