CVE-2023-54335
CWE-306Published: January 13, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
eXtplorer 2.1.14 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to login without a password by manipulating the login request. Attackers can exploit this flaw to upload malicious PHP files and execute remote commands on the vulnerable file management system.
Risk Analysis
This critical authentication bypass vulnerability in eXtplorer 2.1.14 allows an attacker to log in without a password. A CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severe impact, as this can lead to remote command execution and full control over the file management system. There is no EPSS score, and it is not in CISA's KEV catalog.
No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring any authentication.
Users should upgrade eXtplorer to a patched version to remediate this flaw. Until then, ensure strong access controls are in place for the eXtplorer interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-54335 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-2023-54335 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts