CVE-2023-6282: IceHrm 23.0.0.OS does not sufficiently encode user-controlled input, which creates a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-6282 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting icehrm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IceHrm 23.0.0.OS does not sufficiently encode user-controlled input, which creates a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via /icehrm/app/fileupload_page.php, in multiple parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted JavaScript payload and partially hijacking the victim's browser.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: icehrm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-25 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

icehrm icehrm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 23.0.0.os

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.0.0.os

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.0.0.os (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison icehrm sudo apt install icehrm=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0.os> sudo apt-mark hold icehrm

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

dnf --showduplicates list icehrm sudo dnf downgrade icehrm-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0.os> sudo dnf versionlock add icehrm

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-6282?

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

Is CVE-2023-6282 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6282 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-2023-6282 affect?

CVE-2023-6282 affects icehrm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). IceHrm 23.0.0.OS does not sufficiently encode user-controlled input, which creates a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via /icehrm/app/fileupload_page.php, in multiple parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sendi

How urgent is CVE-2023-6282?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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