CVE-2023-30333
CWE-434Published: May 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/ThemeController.java of PerfreeBlog v3.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Risk Analysis
PerfreeBlog contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in its ThemeController component. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted file.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade PerfreeBlog to a version beyond 3.1.2. Implement strict file type validation on the server to prevent unauthorized uploads.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-30333 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-30333 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts