CVE-2023-22953 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 9 Feb 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Authenticated Control Panel users can achieve remote code execution in ExpressionEngine, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-22953?

CVE-2023-22953 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In ExpressionEngine before 7.2.6, remote code execution can be achieved by an authenticated Control Panel user.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22953?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Expressionengine Expressionengine.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22953?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22953 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-22953 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22953 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5m73-j6gp-6p7m.