CVE-2023-27060

Name: CVE-2023-27060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-22T22:15:12.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27060 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LightCMS v1.3.7 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the image:make function.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LightCMS v1.3.7 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the image:make function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lightcms Project	Lightcms	1.3.7

References

https://github.com/eddy8/LightCMS/issues/21Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://igml.top/2021/05/10/lightcms-RCE/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eddy8/LightCMS/issues/21Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://igml.top/2021/05/10/lightcms-RCE/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27060?

LightCMS v1.3.7 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the image:make function.

How severe is CVE-2023-27060?

CVE-2023-27060 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27060?

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-2023-27060?

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Source: NVD / NIST