Is CVE-2023-44973 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-44973 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-44973 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-44973 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44973?

CVE-2023-44973 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-44973

CWE-434Published: October 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /content/templates/ of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Emlog Pro version 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious PHP files to the template directory. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates a critical risk of full server compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure that file upload directories are not executable and apply any available security updates for Emlog Pro.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-44973 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.