Stored Cross-Site Scripting in RockMongo by iWind
CVE-2023-53938

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Iwind

Status
Rockmongo
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53938?

RockMongo version 1.1.7 is susceptible to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that permits attackers to inject malicious JavaScript through multiple unencoded input parameters. By crafting specific payloads within the database, collection, or login parameters, an attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of unsuspecting users. This vulnerability may lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or other malicious actions that compromise the integrity and confidentiality of user data.

Affected Version(s)

RockMongo 1.1.7

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53938 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51437
exploit
https://github.com/iwind/rockmongo/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rockmongo-stored-cro...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafael Pedrero
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CVE-2023-53938 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting in RockMongo by iWind