How severe is CVE-2023-36212?

CVE-2023-36212 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-2023-36212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36212?

CVE-2023-36212 affects Totalcms Total Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36212?

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-2023-36212 published?

CVE-2023-36212 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36212

CVE-2023-36212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totalcms Total Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Totalcms Total Cms
Published: 2023-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

File Upload vulnerability in Total CMS v.1.7.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file to the edit page function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36212?: File Upload vulnerability in Total CMS v.1.7.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file to the edit page function.
How severe is CVE-2023-36212?: CVE-2023-36212 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-2023-36212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36212?: CVE-2023-36212 affects Totalcms Total Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36212?: 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-2023-36212 published?: CVE-2023-36212 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:totalcms:total_cms:1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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