CVE-2023-44763
CVE-2023-44763 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Concretecms Concrete Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Concretecms Concrete Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Concrete CMS v9.2.1 is affected by an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability via a Thumbnail file upload, which allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). NOTE: the vendor's position is that a customer is supposed to know that "pdf" should be excluded from the allowed file types, even though pdf is one of the allowed file types in the default configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44763?
- Concrete CMS v9.2.1 is affected by an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability via a Thumbnail file upload, which allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). NOTE: the vendor's position is that a customer is supposed to know that "pdf" should be excluded from the allowed file types, even though pdf is one of the allowed file types in the default configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44763?
- CVE-2023-44763 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-44763 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-44763?
- CVE-2023-44763 affects Concretecms Concrete Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-44763?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-44763 published?
- CVE-2023-44763 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/sromanhu/ConcreteCMS-Arbitrary-file-upload-Thumbnail
- https://web.archive.org/web/20231026034159/https://documentation.concretecms.org/user-guide/editors-reference/dashboard/system-and-maintenance/files/allowed-file-types
- https://www.concretecms.org/about/project-news/security/security-advisory-2023-10-25-concrete-cms-rejects-cve-2023-44763
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:concretecms:concrete_cms:9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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