How severe is CVE-2023-40825?

CVE-2023-40825 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-2023-40825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40825?

CVE-2023-40825 affects Perfree Perfreeblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40825?

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-2023-40825 published?

CVE-2023-40825 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40825

CVE-2023-40825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Perfree Perfreeblog 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Perfree Perfreeblog
Published: 2023-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Perfree PerfreeBlog v.3.1.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted plugin listed in admin/plugin/access/list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40825?: An issue in Perfree PerfreeBlog v.3.1.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted plugin listed in admin/plugin/access/list.
How severe is CVE-2023-40825?: CVE-2023-40825 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-2023-40825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40825?: CVE-2023-40825 affects Perfree Perfreeblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40825?: 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-2023-40825 published?: CVE-2023-40825 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/perfree/PerfreeBlog/issues/15

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:perfree:perfreeblog:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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