How severe is CVE-2023-27068?

CVE-2023-27068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27068?

CVE-2023-27068 affects Sitecore Experience Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27068?

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

When was CVE-2023-27068 published?

CVE-2023-27068 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27068

CVE-2023-27068 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sitecore Experience Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Sitecore Experience Platform
Published: 2023-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Sitecore Experience Platform through 10.2 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via ValidationResult.aspx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27068?: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Sitecore Experience Platform through 10.2 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via ValidationResult.aspx.
How severe is CVE-2023-27068?: CVE-2023-27068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27068?: CVE-2023-27068 affects Sitecore Experience Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-27068 published?: CVE-2023-27068 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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