CVE-2023-5904: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5904?

pkp web application library: upgrade to newer than 3.3.0-15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5904 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5904 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-2023-5904 affect?

CVE-2023-5904 affects pkp web application library. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-5904?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5904 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting pkp web application library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: sfu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-07 04:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sfu pkp web application library UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3.0-15

Fixed in: newer than 3.3.0-15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pkp-web-application-library || rpm -q pkp-web-application-library || pkp-web-application-library --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3.0-15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pkp-web-application-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pkp-web-application-library

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-5904?

pkp web application library: upgrade to newer than 3.3.0-15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5904 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5904 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-2023-5904 affect?

CVE-2023-5904 affects pkp web application library. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

How urgent is CVE-2023-5904?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-5903 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5902 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5901 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE Cross-site Scripting in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5900 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5899 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

References

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