CVE-2023-5966
CVE-2023-5966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Espocrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Espocrm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An authenticated privileged attacker could upload a specially crafted zip to the EspoCRM server in version 7.2.5, via the extension deployment form, which could lead to arbitrary PHP code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5966?
- An authenticated privileged attacker could upload a specially crafted zip to the EspoCRM server in version 7.2.5, via the extension deployment form, which could lead to arbitrary PHP code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5966?
- CVE-2023-5966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-5966 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5966?
- CVE-2023-5966 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5966?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5966 published?
- CVE-2023-5966 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:espocrm:espocrm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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