Vulnerability in Extplorer
CVE-2023-27842
Insecure Permissions vulnerability found in Extplorer File manager eXtplorer v.2.1.15 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the index.php compenent
EPSS: 0.024 (82.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Extplorer — versions 2.1.15
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Product)
- cve@mitre.org (Product)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-27842?
- CVE-2023-27842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Extplorer, classified under Insecure Inherited Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-21.
- How severe is CVE-2023-27842?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-27842 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.