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CVE-2023-1766 Akbim Computer CVE debrief

CVE-2023-1766 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Akbim Panon affecting versions before 1.0.2. The issue is documented by NVD with a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (medium) and a vector indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Because reflected XSS executes in a victim’s browser, organizations should prioritize patching any Panon deployments that are accessible to users through web sessions or browser-based workflows.

Vendor
Akbim Computer
Product
Panon
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2023-04-03
Original CVE updated
2024-11-21
Advisory published
2023-04-03
Advisory updated
2024-11-21

Who should care

Administrators, security teams, and users of Akbim Panon, especially where the application is internet-facing or used in workflows that involve clicking links or viewing untrusted content.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is listed as improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), resulting in reflected XSS in Akbim Panon before version 1.0.2. NVD’s CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) indicates that an attacker can reach the flaw over the network without privileges, but a victim must interact with the maliciously crafted content. The scope change and low confidentiality/integrity impacts are consistent with script execution in the browser context rather than direct system compromise.

Defensive priority

Medium priority; patch promptly, and treat as higher priority if Panon is exposed to untrusted users or external traffic.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Akbim Panon to version 1.0.2 or later.
  • Review any web pages, parameters, or workflows that reflect user input and confirm they are properly encoded or neutralized.
  • If Panon is internet-facing, prioritize remediation and reduce exposure until patching is complete.
  • Use browser-side and application-side defenses such as output encoding and strict content handling where applicable.
  • Verify current deployment versions against the NVD and USOM references for this CVE.

Evidence notes

This debrief is based on the supplied CVE record, which states that Panon before 1.0.2 is affected by reflected XSS. NVD metadata provides the CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N and identifies CWE-79. The supplied reference list includes an official NVD record, the CVE record, and a USOM advisory/reference URL. No exploit instructions or unsupported impact claims are included.

Official resources

CVE-2023-1766 was published on 2023-04-03 and later modified on 2024-11-21. The timing in this debrief uses the supplied CVE publication and modification timestamps only.