How severe is CVE-2023-7212?

CVE-2023-7212 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-2023-7212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7212?

CVE-2023-7212 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7212?

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

Does CVE-2023-7212 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7212 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59393.

When was CVE-2023-7212 published?

CVE-2023-7212 was published on 2024-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7212

CVE-2023-7212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dedecms 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)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59393
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Dedecms
Published: 2024-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in DeDeCMS up to 5.7.112. Affected is an unknown function of the file file_class.php of the component Backend. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. 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-249768. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7212?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in DeDeCMS up to 5.7.112. Affected is an unknown function of the file file_class.php of the component Backend. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. 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-249768. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-7212?: CVE-2023-7212 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-2023-7212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7212?: CVE-2023-7212 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-7212 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7212 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59393.
When was CVE-2023-7212 published?: CVE-2023-7212 was published on 2024-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dedecms:dedecms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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