CVE-2023-50162
CVE-2023-50162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phome Empirecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54988
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Phome Empirecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in EmpireCMS v7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the DoExecSql function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50162?
- SQL injection vulnerability in EmpireCMS v7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the DoExecSql function.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50162?
- CVE-2023-50162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-50162 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-50162?
- CVE-2023-50162 affects Phome Empirecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-50162?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-50162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-50162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54988.
- When was CVE-2023-50162 published?
- CVE-2023-50162 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phome:empirecms:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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