CVE-2023-40035

Name: CVE-2023-40035
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-23T21:15:08.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40035 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Craft is a CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. Bypassing the validatePath function can lead to potential remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Craft is a CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. Bypassing the validatePath function can lead to potential remote code execution. This vulnerability can lead to malicious control of vulnerable systems and data exfiltrations. Although the vulnerability is exploitable only in the authenticated users, configuration with ALLOW_ADMIN_CHANGES=true, there is still a potential security threat (Remote Code Execution). This issue has been patched in version 4.4.15 and version 3.8.15.

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

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 3.0.0, < 3.8.15	—
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 4.0.0, < 4.4.15	—
Craftcms	Craft Cms	4.0.0	Rc1

References

https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/0bd33861abdc60c93209cff03eeee54504d3d3b5Patch
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/3.8.15Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/4.4.15Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-44wr-rmwq-3phwExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/0bd33861abdc60c93209cff03eeee54504d3d3b5Patch
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/3.8.15Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/releases/tag/4.4.15Release Notes
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-44wr-rmwq-3phwExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40035?

How severe is CVE-2023-40035?

CVE-2023-40035 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40035?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST