CVE-2023-45958: Thirty Bees Core v1.4.0 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-45958 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting thirty bees. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Thirty Bees Core v1.4.0 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the backup_pagination parameter at /controller/AdminController.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user via a crafted payload.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thirtybees

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-18 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thirtybees thirty bees DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thirty-bees || rpm -q thirty-bees || thirty-bees --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thirty-bees sudo apt install thirty-bees=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold thirty-bees

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

dnf --showduplicates list thirty-bees sudo dnf downgrade thirty-bees-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add thirty-bees

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-2023-45958?

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

Is CVE-2023-45958 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45958 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-2023-45958 affect?

CVE-2023-45958 affects thirty bees. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Thirty Bees Core v1.4.0 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the backup_pagination parameter at /controller/AdminController.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScri

How urgent is CVE-2023-45958?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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