Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-1578?

Affected: Pimcore; pimcore/pimcore (composer) versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-1578 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2023-1578 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-1578?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-1578?

Fixed versions are available, including Pimcore 10.5.19, pimcore/pimcore 10.5.19.

How urgently should CVE-2023-1578 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2023-1578

HighPublic exploit

Pimcore Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Search function

Published Mar 22, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-42c3-wvww-gcqj

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-1578 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Pimcore, pimcore/pimcore (composer).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Pimcore 10.5.19, pimcore/pimcore 10.5.19.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

63%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

SQL Injection in GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.5.19.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
PimcorePimcore	See advisory	10.5.19
pimcore/pimcorecomposer	>= unspecified	10.5.19

Patched Releases

Pimcore

10.5.19

pimcore/pimcore

10.5.19

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 22, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

SQL Injection in GitHub repository pimcore/pimcore prior to 10.5.19.
Affected: Pimcore; pimcore/pimcore (composer) versions >= unspecified. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Pimcore 10.5.19, pimcore/pimcore 10.5.19.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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