How severe is CVE-2023-22952?

CVE-2023-22952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22952 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-22952 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-02-02, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22952?

CVE-2023-22952 affects Sugarcrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22952?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-22952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-22952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-27053. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-02-02).

When was CVE-2023-22952 published?

CVE-2023-22952 was published on 2023-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22952

CVE-2023-22952 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sugarcrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-02-02). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2023-02-02)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-27053
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2023-02-02)
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sugarcrm
Published: 2023-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22952?: In SugarCRM before 12.0. Hotfix 91155, a crafted request can inject custom PHP code through the EmailTemplates because of missing input validation.
How severe is CVE-2023-22952?: CVE-2023-22952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22952 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-22952 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-02-02, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22952?: CVE-2023-22952 affects Sugarcrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-22952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-22952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-27053. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-02-02).
When was CVE-2023-22952 published?: CVE-2023-22952 was published on 2023-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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