CVE-2023-48701

Name: CVE-2023-48701
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-21T23:15:08.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48701 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Statamic CMS is a Laravel and Git powered content management system (CMS). Prior to versions 3.4.15 an 4.36.0, HTML files crafted to look like images may be uploaded regardless of mime validation. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Statamic CMS is a Laravel and Git powered content management system (CMS). Prior to versions 3.4.15 an 4.36.0, HTML files crafted to look like images may be uploaded regardless of mime validation. This is only applicable on front-end forms using the "Forms" feature containing an assets field, or within the control panel which requires authentication. This issue has been patched on 3.4.15 and 4.36.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Statamic	Statamic	< 3.4.15
Statamic	Statamic	>= 4.0.0, < 4.36.0

References

https://github.com/statamic/cms/releases/tag/v3.4.15Release Notes
https://github.com/statamic/cms/releases/tag/v4.36.0Release Notes
https://github.com/statamic/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-8jjh-j3c2-cjcvVendor Advisory
https://github.com/statamic/cms/releases/tag/v3.4.15Release Notes
https://github.com/statamic/cms/releases/tag/v4.36.0Release Notes
https://github.com/statamic/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-8jjh-j3c2-cjcvVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48701?

How severe is CVE-2023-48701?

CVE-2023-48701 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48701?

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