CVE-2023-53882 (GCVE-0-2023-53882)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-15 20:28 – Updated: 2026-04-07 14:07
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
JLex GuestBook 1.6.4 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via URL Parameter
Summary
JLex GuestBook 1.6.4 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'q' URL parameter that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can craft malicious links with XSS payloads to steal session tokens or execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-15 21:38 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51647 | exploit |
| https://jlexart.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jlex-guestbo… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| jlexart | JLex GuestBook |
Affected:
1.6.4
|
Date Public
2023-08-04 00:00
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