CVE-2023-23738: brainstorm force spectra Injection
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 03-06-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23738 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Injection vulnerability in brainstorm force spectra. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.6% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 2.3.2.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-06-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra allows Content Spoofing, Phishing.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through 2.3.0.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
25%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.33% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.
- CWE-345Insufficient Verification of Data AuthenticityThe product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
Affected systems
Brainstorm force1 product
- spectra≥ n/a, ≤ 2.3.0
Brainstormforce1 product
- spectra< 2.3.1
Wordpress1 product
- ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg≤ 2.3.1 (fixed in 2.3.2)
3 vendors · 3 products