How severe is CVE-2023-27179?

CVE-2023-27179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27179?

CVE-2023-27179 affects Gdidees Gdidees Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27179?

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.

When was CVE-2023-27179 published?

CVE-2023-27179 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27179

CVE-2023-27179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gdidees Gdidees Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 61% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Gdidees Gdidees Cms
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GDidees CMS v3.9.1 and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulenrability via the filename parameter at /_admin/imgdownload.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27179?: GDidees CMS v3.9.1 and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulenrability via the filename parameter at /_admin/imgdownload.php.
How severe is CVE-2023-27179?: CVE-2023-27179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27179?: CVE-2023-27179 affects Gdidees Gdidees Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27179?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-27179 published?: CVE-2023-27179 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gdidees:gdidees_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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