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CVE-2023-4406: XSS in KC Group's E-Commerce Software

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in KC Group E-Commerce Software allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects E-Commerce Software: through 20231123.  NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

KC Group E-Commerce Software has a reflected cross-site scripting flaw affecting versions through 20231123. An attacker would need a user to interact with a crafted link or page. Successful abuse could expose limited user data or alter page behavior in that user’s browser.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate web application risk. It is not currently sourced as exploited, but internet-facing e-commerce exposure and unclear vendor response justify timely inventory, monitoring, and remediation tracking.

Technical view

CVE-2023-4406 is CWE-79 reflected XSS caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running KC Group E-Commerce Software through 20231123, especially internet-facing storefronts or portals. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, precise component paths, or deployment prevalence.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the source bundle. No cited source confirms active exploitation. The vendor reportedly did not respond to early disclosure, and the bundle does not name a patch or confirmed workaround.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The record identifies reflected XSS and version scope through 20231123, but lacks affected endpoints, proof-of-concept details, CPEs, and vendor remediation. Avoid assuming exploit availability or patch status beyond the cited sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory any KC Group E-Commerce Software deployments and versions.
  • Check KC Group and government advisory channels for updated remediation guidance.
  • Reduce unnecessary public exposure for affected application surfaces.
  • Use supported application-layer filtering as temporary risk reduction.
  • Prioritize vendor-confirmed updates when available.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether KC Group E-Commerce Software is deployed.
  • Verify deployed version is later than 20231123 or otherwise not affected.
  • Review public-facing routes for reflected user-controlled input.
  • Check web logs for suspicious reflected-XSS probing patterns.
  • Track the advisory for patch or workaround updates.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
2ADP providers
3Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7TR-CERT

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-4406Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

CVECVE Program Container
CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
KC GroupE-Commerce Software0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.