CVE-2023-46990
CVE-2023-46990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Publiccms 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Publiccms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in PublicCMS v.4.0.202302.e allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the writeReplace function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-46990?
- Deserialization of Untrusted Data in PublicCMS v.4.0.202302.e allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the writeReplace function.
- How severe is CVE-2023-46990?
- CVE-2023-46990 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-2023-46990 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-46990?
- CVE-2023-46990 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-46990?
- 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-2023-46990 published?
- CVE-2023-46990 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:publiccms:publiccms:4.0.202302.e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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