CVE-2023-51843: react-dashboard 1.4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) as httpOnly is not set.

Routine

HIGH 8.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-51843 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting react dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

react-dashboard 1.4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) as httpOnly is not set.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: flatlogic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-30 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flatlogic react dashboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy react-dashboard || rpm -q react-dashboard || react-dashboard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison react-dashboard sudo apt install react-dashboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold react-dashboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list react-dashboard sudo dnf downgrade react-dashboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add react-dashboard

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-2023-51843?

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

Is CVE-2023-51843 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51843 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-2023-51843 affect?

CVE-2023-51843 affects react dashboard. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). react-dashboard 1.4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) as httpOnly is not set.

How urgent is CVE-2023-51843?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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