CVE-2023-48202 Sunlight CMS 8.0.1 Vulnerability

CVE-2023-48202 is a security vulnerability identified in Sunlight CMS 8.0.1, a content management system. This vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue, which allows an authenticated user with low privileges to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability is exploited through the use of a specially crafted SVG file within the File Manager component of Sunlight CMS.

The severity of this vulnerability is rated as “medium” according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System version 3 (CVSS v3), with a base score of 5.4. The CVSS v2 score for this vulnerability is 3.5, categorized as “low” severity. The specific CVSS v3 vector for CVE-2023-48202 is “CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N”, indicating that the vulnerability requires low attack complexity and low privileges, and has low impacts on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.

Unfortunately, there is limited information available on the specific impact, mitigation, or remediation strategies for CVE-2023-48202. The CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) database entry for this vulnerability is currently reserved, which means that detailed information has not been publicly disclosed yet. This is a common practice for new or sensitive vulnerabilities, where details are withheld until an appropriate time, typically after a fix or patch has been developed and made available.

Since CVE-2023-48202 is related to Sunlight CMS 8.0.1 and involves a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, generally speaking, the impact usually includes potential unauthorized actions on behalf of users and data exposure. Standard XSS mitigation techniques, like validating and sanitizing user input, could be relevant. However, without specific details, it’s important to consult the vendor or follow official security advisories for tailored remediation steps.