How severe is CVE-2023-5185?

CVE-2023-5185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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-2023-5185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5185?

CVE-2023-5185 affects Projectworlds Gym Management System Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5185?

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.

When was CVE-2023-5185 published?

CVE-2023-5185 was published on 2023-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5185

CVE-2023-5185 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Projectworlds Gym Management System Project with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Projectworlds Gym Management System Project
Published: 2023-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gym Management System Project v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'file' parameter of profile/i.php page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5185?: Gym Management System Project v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'file' parameter of profile/i.php page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application.
How severe is CVE-2023-5185?: CVE-2023-5185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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-2023-5185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5185?: CVE-2023-5185 affects Projectworlds Gym Management System Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5185?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-5185 published?: CVE-2023-5185 was published on 2023-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectworlds:gym_management_system_project:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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