CVE-2023-29657
CVE-2023-29657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Extplorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Extplorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
eXtplorer 2.1.15 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. File upload in file manager allows uploading zip file containing php pages with arbitrary code executions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29657?
- eXtplorer 2.1.15 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. File upload in file manager allows uploading zip file containing php pages with arbitrary code executions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29657?
- CVE-2023-29657 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-29657 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29657?
- CVE-2023-29657 affects Extplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29657?
- 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-2023-29657 published?
- CVE-2023-29657 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:extplorer:extplorer:2.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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