CVE-2023-29689
CVE-2023-29689 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pyrocms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pyrocms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PyroCMS 3.9 contains a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that can be exploited through a server-side template injection (SSTI) flaw. This vulnerability allows a malicious attacker to send customized commands to the server and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29689?
- PyroCMS 3.9 contains a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that can be exploited through a server-side template injection (SSTI) flaw. This vulnerability allows a malicious attacker to send customized commands to the server and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29689?
- CVE-2023-29689 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-2023-29689 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29689?
- CVE-2023-29689 affects Pyrocms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29689?
- 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-2023-29689 published?
- CVE-2023-29689 was published on 2023-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174088/Pyro-CMS-3.9-Server-Side-Template-Injection.html
- https://cupc4k3.lol/ssti-leads-to-rce-on-pyrocms-7515be27c811
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pyrocms:pyrocms:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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