CVE-2023-27179
HighPublic exploitGDidees CMS v3.9.1 and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulenrability via the filename parameter at /_admin/imgdownload.php.
Published Apr 11, 2023 · Updated Feb 11, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-27179 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Gdidees CMS.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gdidees CMS <=3.9.1, Gdidees CMS 3.9.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
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
GDidees CMS v3.9.1 and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulenrability via the filename parameter at /_admin/imgdownload.php.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gdidees CMSGdidees | See advisory | 3.9.1 |
Patched Releases
Gdidees CMS
<=3.9.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 11, 2023
Last updated
Feb 11, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://gist.github.com/Hadi999/516aa25b953b0cba57089a0c11b1305b
- advisoryhttps://knowledge-base.secureflag.com/vulnerabilities/unrestricted_file_download/unrestricted_file_download_vulnerability.html
- exploitExploitDB-51381
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171894/GDidees-CMS-3.9.1-Local-File-Disclosure-Directory-Traversal.html
- otherhttps://packetstorm.news/files/id/171894
FAQ
Common Questions.
GDidees CMS v3.9.1 and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulenrability via the filename parameter at /_admin/imgdownload.php.
Affected: Gdidees CMS. 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 Gdidees CMS <=3.9.1, Gdidees CMS 3.9.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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