CVE-2023-0960
CWE-502Published: February 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SeaCMS 11.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /data/config.ftp.php of the component Picture Management. The manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221630 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
SeaCMS 11.6 contains a deserialization vulnerability in the Picture Management component, specifically within the /data/config.ftp.php file. This critical flaw can be triggered remotely, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Upgrade to a patched version of SeaCMS. Restrict access to administrative and configuration files to prevent unauthorized manipulation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0960 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-502): Insecure deserialization vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious objects during deserialization, potentially enabling remote code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0960 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts