Impact
Based on the description, it is inferred that a flaw in the updateModelGroups.jsp page of Alkacon OpenCms allows an attacker to inject arbitrary client‑side script code into pages rendered to other users. This vulnerability can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or the execution of malicious actions within a victim’s browser context. Based on the description, it is inferred that the weakness lies in insufficient filtering of user‑controlled input before it is displayed, a classic Cross‑Site Scripting problem.
Affected Systems
Alkacon OpenCms versions released prior to 16 are affected. Based on the description, it is inferred that no specific patch version is reported in the advisory, so any deployment of OpenCms before the 16 release should be treated as vulnerable.
Risk and Exploitability
The CVSS score is 6.1, reflecting a medium severity flaw. Based on the description, it is inferred that the flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary client‑side script code. The EPSS score is <1%, indicating a low yet nonzero exploitation probability. Based on the description, it is inferred that the vulnerability can be triggered via a web request to the vulnerable page. Because the payload is delivered to browsers, the vector is likely network‑based and can be abused by anyone able to send HTTP requests to the web application. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, suggesting it has not been widely exploited publicly at the time of this analysis.
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