How severe is CVE-2023-51840?

CVE-2023-51840 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-2023-51840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51840?

CVE-2023-51840 affects Html-js Doracms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51840?

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.

Does CVE-2023-51840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56521.

When was CVE-2023-51840 published?

CVE-2023-51840 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51840

CVE-2023-51840 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Html-js Doracms 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56521
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Html-js Doracms
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DoraCMS 2.1.8 is vulnerable to Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51840?: DoraCMS 2.1.8 is vulnerable to Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key.
How severe is CVE-2023-51840?: CVE-2023-51840 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-2023-51840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51840?: CVE-2023-51840 affects Html-js Doracms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51840?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-51840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56521.
When was CVE-2023-51840 published?: CVE-2023-51840 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:html-js:doracms:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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