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CVE-2023-44040: In VeridiumID before 3.5.0, the identity provider page is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerab

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-44040 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting veridiumad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In VeridiumID before 3.5.0, the identity provider page is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited by an internal unauthenticated attacker for JavaScript execution in the context of the user trying to authenticate.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2024-04-03
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: veridiumid

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

veridiumid veridiumad UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.5.0
Fixed in: 3.5.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy veridiumad || rpm -q veridiumad || veridiumad --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade veridiumad
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade veridiumad
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2023-44040?

veridiumad: upgrade to 3.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-44040 being exploited?

CVE-2023-44040 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-2023-44040 affect?

CVE-2023-44040 affects veridiumad. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In VeridiumID before 3.5.0, the identity provider page is susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can be exploited by an internal unauthenticated attacker for JavaScript execution in the context of the user trying to

How urgent is CVE-2023-44040?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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