# CVE-2023-6646: linkding cross site scripting

- Severity: CVSS 3.5 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2023-12-09 · Updated: 2025-05-27

## Affected

- n/a linkding: 1.23.0

## Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in linkding 1.23.0. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument q leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.23.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-247338 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and immediately released a fixed version of the affected product.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a linkding, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.247338
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.247338
- https://treasure-blarney-085.notion.site/linkding-XSS-12709fa5ec664c8ebf6a4a02141252a8
- https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding/releases/tag/v1.23.1

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