How severe is CVE-2023-49052?

CVE-2023-49052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49052?

CVE-2023-49052 affects Microweber. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49052?

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-2023-49052 published?

CVE-2023-49052 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49052

CVE-2023-49052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microweber 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Microweber
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

File Upload vulnerability in Microweber v.2.0.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the file upload function in the created forms component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49052?: File Upload vulnerability in Microweber v.2.0.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the file upload function in the created forms component.
How severe is CVE-2023-49052?: CVE-2023-49052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49052?: CVE-2023-49052 affects Microweber. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49052?: 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-2023-49052 published?: CVE-2023-49052 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microweber:microweber:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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