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CVE-2023-6901

7.3 · HIGH

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.3.

Published Dec 17, 2023CWE-78EPSS 2.86%

Overview

CVE-2023-6901 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /terminal/handle-command.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument command with the input whoami leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248259.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6901?

CVE-2023-6901 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-6901?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-6901?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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