How severe is CVE-2023-6901?

CVE-2023-6901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-6901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6901?

CVE-2023-6901 affects Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-6901 published?

CVE-2023-6901 was published on 2023-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6901

CVE-2023-6901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms
Published: 2023-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /terminal/handle-command.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument command with the input whoami leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248259.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6901?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /terminal/handle-command.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument command with the input whoami leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248259.
How severe is CVE-2023-6901?: CVE-2023-6901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-6901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6901?: CVE-2023-6901 affects Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-6901 published?: CVE-2023-6901 was published on 2023-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codelyfe:stupid_simple_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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