How severe is CVE-2023-7040?

CVE-2023-7040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-7040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7040?

CVE-2023-7040 affects Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7040?

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

When was CVE-2023-7040 published?

CVE-2023-7040 was published on 2023-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7040

CVE-2023-7040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-24.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-24
Affected product: Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms
Published: 2023-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /file-manager/rename.php. The manipulation of the argument oldName leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248689 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7040?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /file-manager/rename.php. The manipulation of the argument oldName leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248689 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-7040?: CVE-2023-7040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-7040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7040?: CVE-2023-7040 affects Codelyfe Stupid Simple Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-7040 published?: CVE-2023-7040 was published on 2023-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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