How severe is CVE-2023-43838?

CVE-2023-43838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43838?

CVE-2023-43838 affects Personal-management-system Personal Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43838?

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-2023-43838 published?

CVE-2023-43838 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43838

CVE-2023-43838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Personal-management-system Personal Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Personal-management-system Personal Management System
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Personal Management System v1.4.64 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted SVG file into a user profile's avatar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43838?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Personal Management System v1.4.64 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted SVG file into a user profile's avatar.
How severe is CVE-2023-43838?: CVE-2023-43838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43838?: CVE-2023-43838 affects Personal-management-system Personal Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43838?: 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-2023-43838 published?: CVE-2023-43838 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:personal-management-system:personal_management_system:1.4.64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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