How severe is CVE-2023-44973?

CVE-2023-44973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44973?

CVE-2023-44973 affects Emlog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-44973 published?

CVE-2023-44973 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44973

CVE-2023-44973 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emlog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Emlog
Published: 2023-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /content/templates/ of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44973?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /content/templates/ of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.
How severe is CVE-2023-44973?: CVE-2023-44973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44973?: CVE-2023-44973 affects Emlog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-44973 published?: CVE-2023-44973 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/yangliukk/emlog/blob/main/Template-getshell.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emlog:emlog:2.2.0:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

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