PatchTheCVECVE-2023-4496: Easy Chat Server, in its 3.1 version and before, does not sufficiently encrypt user-controlled inputs, resulti
CVE-2023-4496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting easy chat server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Easy Chat Server, in its 3.1 version and before, does not sufficiently encrypt user-controlled inputs, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability stored via /body2.ghp (POST method), in the mtowho parameter.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-10-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-4496?
easy chat server: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-4496 being exploited?
CVE-2023-4496 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-2023-4496 affect?
CVE-2023-4496 affects easy chat server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Easy Chat Server, in its 3.1 version and before, does not sufficiently encrypt user-controlled inputs, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability stored via /body2.ghp (POST method), in the mtowho parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2023-4496?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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