How severe is CVE-2023-47621?

CVE-2023-47621 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-2023-47621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47621?

CVE-2023-47621 affects Duncanmcclean Guest Entries. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47621?

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-2023-47621 published?

CVE-2023-47621 was published on 2023-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47621

CVE-2023-47621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Duncanmcclean Guest Entries 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Duncanmcclean Guest Entries
Published: 2023-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Guest Entries is a php library which allows users to create, update & delete entries from the front-end of a site. In affected versions the file uploads feature did not prevent the upload of PHP files. This may lead to code execution on the server by authenticated users. This vulnerability is fixed in v3.1.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47621?: Guest Entries is a php library which allows users to create, update & delete entries from the front-end of a site. In affected versions the file uploads feature did not prevent the upload of PHP files. This may lead to code execution on the server by authenticated users. This vulnerability is fixed in v3.1.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-47621?: CVE-2023-47621 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-2023-47621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47621?: CVE-2023-47621 affects Duncanmcclean Guest Entries. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47621?: 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-2023-47621 published?: CVE-2023-47621 was published on 2023-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:duncanmcclean:guest_entries:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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