CVE-2023-43872

Name: CVE-2023-43872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-28T14:15:24.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A File upload vulnerability in CMSmadesimple v.2.2.18 allows a local attacker to upload a pdf file with hidden Cross Site Scripting (XSS).. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A File upload vulnerability in CMSmadesimple v.2.2.18 allows a local attacker to upload a pdf file with hidden Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cmsmadesimple	Cms Made Simple	2.2.18

References

https://github.com/sromanhu/CMSmadesimple-File-Upload--XSS---File-ManagerExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sromanhu/CMSmadesimple-File-Upload--XSS---File-ManagerExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43872?

A File upload vulnerability in CMSmadesimple v.2.2.18 allows a local attacker to upload a pdf file with hidden Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

How severe is CVE-2023-43872?

CVE-2023-43872 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43872?

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-2023-43872?

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Source: NVD / NIST