What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-23497?

CVE-2026-23497 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Frappe are affected by CVE-2026-23497?

CVE-2026-23497 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users.. A patch is available.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-23497?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Frappe CVE-2026-23497

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-01-14 security-advisories@github.com

XSS Frappe Learning

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

Patch released

Jan 16, 2026 - 18:44 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 14, 2026 - 19:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Frappe Learning Management System (LMS) is a learning system that helps users structure their content. In 2.44.0 and earlier, there is a stored XSS vulnerability where a specially crafted image filename could execute malicious JavaScript when rendered on course or jobs pages.

AnalysisAI

Frappe Learning Management System versions 2.44.0 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in image filename handling that allows authenticated users to inject malicious JavaScript executed when course or job pages are viewed. An attacker with user privileges can craft specially designed image filenames to compromise other users' sessions and steal sensitive information. A patch is available to remediate this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Learning. Frappe Learning Management System (LMS) is a learning system that helps users structure their content. In 2.44.0 and earlier, there is a stored XSS vulnerability where a specially crafted image filename could execute malicious JavaScript when rendered on course or jobs pages.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.