Is CVE-2023-6188 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6188 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6188 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6188 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6188?

CVE-2023-6188 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6188

CWE-94Published: November 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in GetSimpleCMS 3.3.16/3.4.0a. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/theme-edit.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-245735.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

GetSimpleCMS versions 3.3.16 and 3.4.0a are susceptible to remote code injection via the admin theme editor. This critical vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server, posing a severe risk to system integrity.

While the exploit has been publicly disclosed, it is not currently included in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Administrators should upgrade to a patched version of GetSimpleCMS beyond 3.4.0a to prevent unauthorized code execution.

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-2023-6188 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.