CVE-2023-49183: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NextScri

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49183?

social networks auto poster: upgrade to newer than 4.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49183 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49183 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-2023-49183 affect?

CVE-2023-49183 affects social networks auto poster. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NextScripts NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster: fro

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49183 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting social networks auto poster. 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 NextScripts NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster: from n/a through 4.4.2.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: nextscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nextscripts social networks auto poster UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy social-networks-auto-poster || rpm -q social-networks-auto-poster || social-networks-auto-poster --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade social-networks-auto-poster

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade social-networks-auto-poster

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-2023-49183?

social networks auto poster: upgrade to newer than 4.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49183 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49183 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-2023-49183 affect?

CVE-2023-49183 affects social networks auto poster. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NextScripts NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster: fro

How urgent is CVE-2023-49183?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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