CVE-2023-51157: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ZKTeco WDMS v.5.1.3 Pro allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary co

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-51157 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wdms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ZKTeco WDMS v.5.1.3 Pro allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the Emp Name parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zkteco

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-25 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zkteco wdms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wdms || rpm -q wdms || wdms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wdms sudo apt install wdms=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold wdms

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

dnf --showduplicates list wdms sudo dnf downgrade wdms-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add wdms

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-2023-51157?

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

Is CVE-2023-51157 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51157 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-2023-51157 affect?

CVE-2023-51157 affects wdms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in ZKTeco WDMS v.5.1.3 Pro allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via a crafted script to the Emp Name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2023-51157?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

References

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