How severe is CVE-2023-42331?

CVE-2023-42331 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-2023-42331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42331?

CVE-2023-42331 affects Elitecms Elite Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42331?

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-2023-42331 published?

CVE-2023-42331 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42331

CVE-2023-42331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elitecms Elite Cms 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% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Elitecms Elite Cms
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A file upload vulnerability in EliteCMS v1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the manage_uploads.php component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42331?: A file upload vulnerability in EliteCMS v1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the manage_uploads.php component.
How severe is CVE-2023-42331?: CVE-2023-42331 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-2023-42331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42331?: CVE-2023-42331 affects Elitecms Elite Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42331?: 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-2023-42331 published?: CVE-2023-42331 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elitecms:elite_cms:1.01:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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