CVE-2022-23048

Name: CVE-2022-23048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:19.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.6.0	Patch2

References

https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23048?

How severe is CVE-2022-23048?

CVE-2022-23048 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23048?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-23048?

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Source: NVD / NIST