CVE-2023-49740: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Seraphin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49740?

seraphinite accelerator: upgrade to 2.20.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49740 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49740 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-2023-49740 affect?

CVE-2023-49740 affects seraphinite accelerator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Seraphinite Solutions Seraphinite Accelerator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Seraphinite Accelerator: from n/a through 2.20.28.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49740 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting seraphinite accelerator. 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 Seraphinite Solutions Seraphinite Accelerator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Seraphinite Accelerator: from n/a through 2.20.28.

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	2023-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: s-sols

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

s-sols seraphinite accelerator UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.20.29

Fixed in: 2.20.29

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy seraphinite-accelerator || rpm -q seraphinite-accelerator || seraphinite-accelerator --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.20.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade seraphinite-accelerator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade seraphinite-accelerator

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-2023-49740?

seraphinite accelerator: upgrade to 2.20.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49740 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49740 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-2023-49740 affect?

CVE-2023-49740 affects seraphinite accelerator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Seraphinite Solutions Seraphinite Accelerator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Seraphinite Accelerator: from n/a through 2.20.28.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49740?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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