PatchTheCVECVE-2023-49453: Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Racktables v0.22.0 and before, allows local attackers to
CVE-2023-49453 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting racktables. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Racktables v0.22.0 and before, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the search component in index.php.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-03-12 |
| 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-2023-49453?
racktables: upgrade to newer than 0.22.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-49453 being exploited?
CVE-2023-49453 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-2023-49453 affect?
CVE-2023-49453 affects racktables. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Racktables v0.22.0 and before, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the search component in index.php.
How urgent is CVE-2023-49453?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference