CVE-2023-33653 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 6 Jun 2023 Updated 8 Jan 2025

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the Content Manager Execute.aspx endpoint in Sitecore Experience Platform.

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-2023-33653?

CVE-2023-33653 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) v9.3 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component /Applications/Content%20Manager/Execute.aspx?cmd=convert&mode=HTML.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33653?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sitecore Experience Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33653?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-33653 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33653 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8vq-qcw4-33vp.