linkding cross site scripting
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in linkding 1.23.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument q leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.23.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-247338 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and immediately released a fixed version of the affected product.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | linkding | 1.23.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- linkding Vendor— Affected 1.23.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:sissbruecker:linkding:1.23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.23.0 | Vulnerable | Sissbruecker |
- cpe:2.3:a:sissbruecker:linkding:1.23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.23.0 Vulnerable ·Sissbruecker
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-6646
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-75pc-5rwj-rwjp
- 2026-10-25 EPSS moved to the 50th–90th percentile
References
Sources
- CVE-2023-6646 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-6646 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-75pc-5rwj-rwjp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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