How severe is CVE-2023-51252?

CVE-2023-51252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-51252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51252?

CVE-2023-51252 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51252?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-51252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55974.

When was CVE-2023-51252 published?

CVE-2023-51252 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51252

CVE-2023-51252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Publiccms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55974
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Publiccms
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PublicCMS 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). Because files can be uploaded and online preview function is provided, pdf files and html files containing malicious code are uploaded, an XSS popup window is realized through online viewing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51252?: PublicCMS 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). Because files can be uploaded and online preview function is provided, pdf files and html files containing malicious code are uploaded, an XSS popup window is realized through online viewing.
How severe is CVE-2023-51252?: CVE-2023-51252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-51252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51252?: CVE-2023-51252 affects Publiccms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-51252 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51252 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55974.
When was CVE-2023-51252 published?: CVE-2023-51252 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/79

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:publiccms:publiccms:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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