How severe is CVE-2023-44974?

CVE-2023-44974 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-2023-44974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44974?

CVE-2023-44974 affects Emlog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44974?

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-2023-44974 published?

CVE-2023-44974 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44974

CVE-2023-44974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emlog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th 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 /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44974?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.
How severe is CVE-2023-44974?: CVE-2023-44974 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-2023-44974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44974?: CVE-2023-44974 affects Emlog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44974?: 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-2023-44974 published?: CVE-2023-44974 was published on 2023-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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

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