CVE-2023-48648
Concretecms Concrete CMS vulnerability
- Published17 Nov 2023
Description
Concrete CMS before 8.5.13 and 9.x before 9.2.2 allows unauthorized access because directories can be created with insecure permissions. File creation functions (such as the Mkdir() function) gives universal access (0777) to created folders by default. Excessive permissions can be granted when creating a directory with permissions greater than 0755 or when the permissions argument is not specified.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-48648 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-48648 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.23%.
How severe is CVE-2023-48648?
CVE-2023-48648 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-48648?
Affected products include Concretecms Concrete CMS.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48648?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Concretecms Concrete CMS 9.2.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.