CVE-2023-53897: Rukovoditel 3.4.1 contains multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attac

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53897 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting rukovoditel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Rukovoditel 3.4.1 contains multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can insert XSS payloads in project task comments to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.

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	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: rukovoditel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-16 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rukovoditel rukovoditel DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rukovoditel sudo apt install rukovoditel=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold rukovoditel

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

dnf --showduplicates list rukovoditel sudo dnf downgrade rukovoditel-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add rukovoditel

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-2023-53897?

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

Is CVE-2023-53897 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53897 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-2023-53897 affect?

CVE-2023-53897 affects rukovoditel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Rukovoditel 3.4.1 contains multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can insert XSS payloads in project task comments to execute arbitrary JavaScript in vi

How urgent is CVE-2023-53897?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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