Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-44974?

Affected: Emlog versions 2.2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-44974 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2023-44974 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-2023-44974?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-44974?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2023-44974 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2023-44974Emlog Unrestricted File Upload

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

Published Oct 3, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-44974 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Emlog.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 20% 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

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

20%

Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

39/100

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

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-44974
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44974

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
EmlogEmlog	2.2.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 3, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.
Affected: Emlog versions 2.2.0. 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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