CVE-2023-7036

Name: CVE-2023-7036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-21T16:15:11.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7036 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been classified as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function upload of the file FileCollectionController.php of the component Content Type Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248685 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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

0.58%

43.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automad	Automad	<= 1.10.9

References

https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Unrestricted%20File%20UploadExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248685Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248685Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Unrestricted%20File%20UploadExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248685Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248685Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7036?

How severe is CVE-2023-7036?

CVE-2023-7036 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7036?

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Source: NVD / NIST