Improper input validation in FireFlow’s VisualFlow workflow editor
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- 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
Improper input validation in Algosec FireFlow VisualFlow workflow editor via Name, Description and Configuration File field in version A32.20, A32.50, A32.60 permits an attacker to initiate an XSS attack by injecting malicious executable scripts into the application's code. Fixed in version A32.20 (b600 and above), A32.50 (b430 and above), A32.60 (b250 and above)
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlgoSec | Algosec FireFlow | A32.20, A32.50, A32.60 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Algosec FireFlow VendorAlgoSec Affected A32.20, A32.50, A32.60 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-46596
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qxwj-fm5r-rhx8
References
More AlgoSec Fireflow vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-17024 Cross-site scripting in AlgoSec FireFlow A32.0 CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2023-25101 Cross-site scripting in Algosec FireFlow CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.9
- TI-2014-03403 Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AlgoSec FireFlow 6.3-b230 allows remote… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.3
Sources
- CVE-2023-46596 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-46596 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qxwj-fm5r-rhx8 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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