CVE-2023-47854: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard E

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47854?

parallax image: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47854 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-47854 affect?

CVE-2023-47854 affects parallax image. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard Ehrenberg Parallax Image allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Parallax Image: from n/a through 1.7.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47854?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-47854 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting parallax image. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard Ehrenberg Parallax Image allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Parallax Image: from n/a through 1.7.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: duckdiverllc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-30 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

duckdiverllc parallax image UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy parallax-image || rpm -q parallax-image || parallax-image --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade parallax-image

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade parallax-image

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-47854?

parallax image: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47854 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47854 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-2023-47854 affect?

CVE-2023-47854 affects parallax image. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard Ehrenberg Parallax Image allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Parallax Image: from n/a through 1.7.1.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47854?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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