How severe is CVE-2023-5259?

CVE-2023-5259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5259 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-2023-5259?

CVE-2023-5259 affects Foru Cms Project Foru Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5259?

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

When was CVE-2023-5259 published?

CVE-2023-5259 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5259

CVE-2023-5259 is a low-severity vulnerability in Foru Cms Project Foru Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Foru Cms Project Foru Cms
Published: 2023-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ForU CMS. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/cms_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument del leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240868.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5259?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ForU CMS. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/cms_admin.php. The manipulation of the argument del leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240868.
How severe is CVE-2023-5259?: CVE-2023-5259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5259 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-2023-5259?: CVE-2023-5259 affects Foru Cms Project Foru Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5259 published?: CVE-2023-5259 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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