CVE-2023-27842

Name: CVE-2023-27842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-21T15:15:12.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Permissions vulnerability found in Extplorer File manager eXtplorer v.2.1.15 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the index.php compenent. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability found in Extplorer File manager eXtplorer v.2.1.15 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the index.php compenent

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-277

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Extplorer	Extplorer	2.1.15

References

http://blog.tristaomarinho.com/extplorer-2-1-15-insecure-permissions-following-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://extplorer.net/Product
http://extplorer.net/attachments/download/99/eXtplorer_2.1.15.zipProduct
https://github.com/tristao-marinho/CVE-2023-27842Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tristao-marinho/CVE-2023-27842/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.tristaomarinho.com/extplorer-2-1-15-insecure-permissions-following-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://extplorer.net/Product
http://extplorer.net/attachments/download/99/eXtplorer_2.1.15.zipProduct
https://github.com/tristao-marinho/CVE-2023-27842Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tristao-marinho/CVE-2023-27842/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27842?

Insecure Permissions vulnerability found in Extplorer File manager eXtplorer v.2.1.15 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the index.php compenent

How severe is CVE-2023-27842?

CVE-2023-27842 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27842?

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-2023-27842?

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Source: NVD / NIST