CVE-2023-51254: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Jfinalcms v.5.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-51254 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jfinalcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Jfinalcms v.5.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the friendship link component.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

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 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jfinalcms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-29 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jfinalcms project jfinalcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jfinalcms sudo apt install jfinalcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold jfinalcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list jfinalcms sudo dnf downgrade jfinalcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jfinalcms

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-2023-51254?

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

Is CVE-2023-51254 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51254 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-2023-51254 affect?

CVE-2023-51254 affects jfinalcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Jfinalcms v.5.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the friendship link component.

How urgent is CVE-2023-51254?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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