CVE-2023-31699Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated script execution via uploaded image metadata

Published May 17, 2023 · Updated Jan 22, 2025

Reflected XSS in ChurchCRM 4.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute script in a user's browser via an uploaded image file. CSVImport.php accepts a JPEG containing script in its metadata and returns the embedded content to the browser without safe neutralization. Administrator access to the CSV Import uploader and user interaction are required, exposing the victim's ChurchCRM session and page data.

CVSS severity4.8
Medium
EPSS probability1.51%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Reflected XSS in ChurchCRM 4.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute script in a user's browser via an uploaded image file. CSVImport.php accepts a JPEG containing script in its metadata and returns the embedded content to the browser without safe neutralization. Administrator access to the CSV Import uploader and user interaction are required, exposing the victim's ChurchCRM session and page data.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-31699
Published
May 17, 2023
Updated
Jan 22, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-79, T1059.007
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 17, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 22, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

4.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
T1059.007Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript

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