How severe is CVE-2023-27066?

CVE-2023-27066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27066?

CVE-2023-27066 affects Sitecore Experience Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27066?

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

When was CVE-2023-27066 published?

CVE-2023-27066 was published on 2023-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27066

CVE-2023-27066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitecore Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sitecore Experience Platform
Published: 2023-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Site Core Experience Platform 10.2 and earlier allows authenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files via Urlhandle.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27066?: Directory Traversal vulnerability in Site Core Experience Platform 10.2 and earlier allows authenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files via Urlhandle.
How severe is CVE-2023-27066?: CVE-2023-27066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27066?: CVE-2023-27066 affects Sitecore Experience Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27066?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27066 published?: CVE-2023-27066 was published on 2023-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:experience_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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