How severe is CVE-2023-1442?

CVE-2023-1442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1442?

CVE-2023-1442 affects Qykcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1442?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1442 published?

CVE-2023-1442 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1442

CVE-2023-1442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qykcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Qykcms
Published: 2023-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Meizhou Qingyunke QYKCMS 4.3.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin_system/api.php of the component Update Handler. The manipulation of the argument downurl leads to unrestricted upload. 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-223287.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1442?: A vulnerability was found in Meizhou Qingyunke QYKCMS 4.3.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin_system/api.php of the component Update Handler. The manipulation of the argument downurl leads to unrestricted upload. 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-223287.
How severe is CVE-2023-1442?: CVE-2023-1442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1442?: CVE-2023-1442 affects Qykcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1442 published?: CVE-2023-1442 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qykcms:qykcms:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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