CVE-2023-36969

Name: CVE-2023-36969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-06T15:15:15.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 44.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function.. EPSS estimates a 44.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function.

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

44.81%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.17

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36969?

CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function.

How severe is CVE-2023-36969?

CVE-2023-36969 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36969?

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-2023-36969?

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Source: NVD / NIST