How severe is CVE-2023-2888?

CVE-2023-2888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2888?

CVE-2023-2888 affects Phpok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2888?

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

When was CVE-2023-2888 published?

CVE-2023-2888 was published on 2023-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2888

CVE-2023-2888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpok with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Phpok
Published: 2023-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PHPOK 6.4.100. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin.php?c=upload&f=zip&_noCache=0.1683794968. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier VDB-229953 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2888?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PHPOK 6.4.100. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin.php?c=upload&f=zip&_noCache=0.1683794968. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier VDB-229953 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-2888?: CVE-2023-2888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2888?: CVE-2023-2888 affects Phpok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2888 published?: CVE-2023-2888 was published on 2023-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpok:phpok:6.4.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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