How severe is CVE-2023-6756?

CVE-2023-6756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6756?

CVE-2023-6756 affects Thecosy Icecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6756?

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

When was CVE-2023-6756 published?

CVE-2023-6756 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6756

CVE-2023-6756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thecosy Icecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Thecosy Icecms
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Thecosy IceCMS 2.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /login of the component Captcha Handler. The manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247884.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6756?: A vulnerability was found in Thecosy IceCMS 2.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /login of the component Captcha Handler. The manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247884.
How severe is CVE-2023-6756?: CVE-2023-6756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6756?: CVE-2023-6756 affects Thecosy Icecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6756 published?: CVE-2023-6756 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thecosy:icecms:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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