CVE-2023-48201

Name: CVE-2023-48201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-27T06:15:47.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48201 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS v.8.0.1, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a crafted script to the Content text editor component.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS v.8.0.1, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a crafted script to the Content text editor component.

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%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sunlight-Cms	Sunlight Cms	8.0.1

References

https://mechaneus.github.io/CVE-2023-48201.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://mechaneus.github.io/CVE-2023-48201.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48201?

How severe is CVE-2023-48201?

CVE-2023-48201 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-2023-48201?

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-2023-48201?

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Source: NVD / NIST