CVE-2023-36969CMS Made Simple Unrestricted File Upload
CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function.
Published Jul 6, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-36969 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting CMS Made Simple (Cmsmadesimple).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
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)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Made SimpleCmsmadesimple | 2.2.17 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 6, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
FAQ
Common Questions.
CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function.
Affected: CMS Made Simple (Cmsmadesimple) versions 2.2.17. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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