CVE-2023-52262
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
outdoorbits little-backup-box (aka Little Backup Box) before f39f91c allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because the PHP extract function is used for untrusted input.
Risk Analysis
The Little Backup Box tool is vulnerable to remote code execution because it improperly uses the PHP extract function on untrusted input. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the software to a version later than f39f91c to prevent the insecure use of the extract function.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-52262 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-2023-52262 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts