CVE-2023-6146: A Qualys web application was found to have a stored XSS vulnerability resulting from the absence of HTML enco

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6146?

private cloud platform: upgrade to 10.24.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6146 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6146 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-2023-6146 affect?

CVE-2023-6146 affects private cloud platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). A Qualys web application was found to have a stored XSS vulnerability resulting from the absence of HTML encoding in the presentation of logging information to users. This vulnerability allowed a user with login access to the application t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6146?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6146 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting private cloud platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Qualys web application was found to have a stored XSS vulnerability resulting from the absence of HTML encoding in the presentation of logging information to users. This vulnerability allowed a user with login access to the application to introduce XSS payload via browser details.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Qualys, Inc. · Vendor: qualys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-08 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qualys private cloud platform UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.24.0.0

Fixed in: 10.24.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy private-cloud-platform || rpm -q private-cloud-platform || private-cloud-platform --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.24.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade private-cloud-platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade private-cloud-platform

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-6146?

private cloud platform: upgrade to 10.24.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6146 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6146 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-2023-6146 affect?

CVE-2023-6146 affects private cloud platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). A Qualys web application was found to have a stored XSS vulnerability resulting from the absence of HTML encoding in the presentation of logging information to users. This vulnerability allowed a user with login access to the application t

How urgent is CVE-2023-6146?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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