Is CVE-2023-6901 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6901 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6901 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6901 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6901?

CVE-2023-6901 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6901

CWE-78Published: December 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /terminal/handle-command.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument command with the input whoami leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248259.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Stupid Simple CMS versions up to 1.2.3 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in the terminal command handler. This critical flaw allows remote code execution, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of Stupid Simple CMS beyond 1.2.3 and disable the terminal component if it is not required.

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-2023-6901 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.