How severe is CVE-2023-26691?

CVE-2023-26691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26691?

CVE-2023-26691 affects Cs-cart Cs-cart Multivendor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26691?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-26691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-26691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-30486.

When was CVE-2023-26691 published?

CVE-2023-26691 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26691

CVE-2023-26691 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cs-cart Cs-cart Multivendor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-30486
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cs-cart Cs-cart Multivendor
Published: 2024-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted zip file when installing a new add-on.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26691?: Directory Traversal vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via crafted zip file when installing a new add-on.
How severe is CVE-2023-26691?: CVE-2023-26691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26691?: CVE-2023-26691 affects Cs-cart Cs-cart Multivendor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-26691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-26691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-30486.
When was CVE-2023-26691 published?: CVE-2023-26691 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cs-cart:cs-cart_multivendor:4.16.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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