CVE-2023-41892CWE-94

Craft CMS Remote Code Execution vulnerability

Critical · published September 13, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
94%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky vulnerability in Craft CMS puts your digital creations at risk, especially if you're running versions before 4.4.15! Think of it as leaving the doors to your creative studio wide open — anyone with a little determination can just walk in and cause chaos. It's a low-complexity breach, which means attackers don’t need to be master hackers to get through! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive parts of your Craft CMS installation, threatening the integrity of your digital content. Imagine an intruder tampering with your carefully crafted experiences or even stealing your valuable data. The potential damage here is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving the doors to your creative studio wide open — anyone with a little determination can just walk in and cause chaos. It's a low-complexity breach, which means attackers don’t need to be master hackers to get through! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in Craft CMS that does not adequately restrict certain actions, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the application. This can be exploited easily, especially in installations before version 4.4.15.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive parts of your Craft CMS installation, threatening the integrity of your digital content. Imagine an intruder tampering with your carefully crafted experiences or even stealing your valuable data. The potential damage here is absolutely devastating! To protect your installation, immediately update Craft CMS to version 4.4.15 or later. It's crucial to review your system settings and permissions to ensure no unauthorized access remains. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your creative space secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.94215 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2023-09-13T19:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 SEP 19:45Z
    Craft CMS Remote Code Execution vulnerability
    cvelistv5