CVE-2023-46042
CVE-2023-46042 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Get-simple Getsimplecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Get-simple Getsimplecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in GetSimpleCMS v.3.4.0a allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the phpinfo().
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-46042?
- An issue in GetSimpleCMS v.3.4.0a allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the phpinfo().
- How severe is CVE-2023-46042?
- CVE-2023-46042 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-2023-46042 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-46042?
- CVE-2023-46042 affects Get-simple Getsimplecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-46042?
- 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-2023-46042 published?
- CVE-2023-46042 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimplecms:3.4.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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