How severe is CVE-2023-5262?

CVE-2023-5262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5262?

CVE-2023-5262 affects Openrapid Rapidcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5262?

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

When was CVE-2023-5262 published?

CVE-2023-5262 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5262

CVE-2023-5262 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openrapid Rapidcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Openrapid Rapidcms
Published: 2023-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in OpenRapid RapidCMS 1.3.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function isImg of the file /admin/config/uploadicon.php. The manipulation of the argument fileName leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240871.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5262?: A vulnerability has been found in OpenRapid RapidCMS 1.3.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function isImg of the file /admin/config/uploadicon.php. The manipulation of the argument fileName leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240871.
How severe is CVE-2023-5262?: CVE-2023-5262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5262?: CVE-2023-5262 affects Openrapid Rapidcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5262 published?: CVE-2023-5262 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openrapid:rapidcms:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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