How severe is CVE-2023-38948?

CVE-2023-38948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38948?

CVE-2023-38948 affects Jizhicms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38948?

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-2023-38948 published?

CVE-2023-38948 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38948

CVE-2023-38948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jizhicms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Jizhicms
Published: 2023-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the /c/PluginsController.php component of jizhi CMS 1.9.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading a crafted plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38948?: An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the /c/PluginsController.php component of jizhi CMS 1.9.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via downloading a crafted plugin.
How severe is CVE-2023-38948?: CVE-2023-38948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38948?: CVE-2023-38948 affects Jizhicms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38948?: 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-2023-38948 published?: CVE-2023-38948 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitee.com/CTF-hacker/pwn/issues/I7LI4E

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jizhicms:jizhicms:1.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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