CVE-2023-7040

Name: CVE-2023-7040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-21T20:15:08.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7040 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /file-manager/rename.php. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /file-manager/rename.php. The manipulation of the argument oldName leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248689 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-24

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codelyfe	Stupid Simple Cms	<= 1.2.4

References

https://github.com/g1an123/POC/blob/main/Unauthorized%20file%20read.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248689Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248689Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/g1an123/POC/blob/main/Unauthorized%20file%20read.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248689Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248689Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7040?

How severe is CVE-2023-7040?

CVE-2023-7040 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7040?

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