How severe is CVE-2023-46816?

CVE-2023-46816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46816 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-2023-46816?

CVE-2023-46816 primarily affects Sugarcrm. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46816?

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-2023-46816 published?

CVE-2023-46816 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46816

CVE-2023-46816 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sugarcrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sugarcrm
Published: 2023-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in SugarCRM 12 before 12.0.4 and 13 before 13.0.2. A Server Site Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability has been identified in the GecControl action. By using a crafted request, custom PHP code can be injected via the GetControl action because of missing input validation. An attacker with regular user privileges can exploit this.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46816?: An issue was discovered in SugarCRM 12 before 12.0.4 and 13 before 13.0.2. A Server Site Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability has been identified in the GecControl action. By using a crafted request, custom PHP code can be injected via the GetControl action because of missing input validation. An attacker with regular user privileges can exploit this.
How severe is CVE-2023-46816?: CVE-2023-46816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46816 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-2023-46816?: CVE-2023-46816 primarily affects Sugarcrm. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46816?: 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-2023-46816 published?: CVE-2023-46816 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.sugarcrm.com/resources/security/sugarcrm-sa-2023-010/

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:*:*:sell:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:*:*:*:*:serve:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:13.0.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:13.0.0:*:*:*:sell:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:13.0.0:*:*:*:serve:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:13.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:13.0.1:*:*:*:sell:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sugarcrm:sugarcrm:13.0.1:*:*:*:serve:*:*:*

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