CVE-2023-52045

Name: CVE-2023-52045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-31T19:15:12.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52045 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 contains a filename restriction bypass leading to a persistent Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 contains a filename restriction bypass leading to a persistent Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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

0.27%

17.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Std42	Elfinder	2.1.62

References

https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/issues/3617Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52045?

Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 contains a filename restriction bypass leading to a persistent Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2023-52045?

CVE-2023-52045 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52045?

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-2023-52045?

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Source: NVD / NIST