Is CVE-2023-6902 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-6902 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-6902 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-6902 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6902?

CVE-2023-6902 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-6902

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in codelyfe Stupid Simple CMS up to 1.2.4 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /file-manager/upload.php. The manipulation of the argument file leads to unrestricted upload. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248260.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Stupid Simple CMS versions up to 1.2.4 contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. This critical flaw allows attackers to upload arbitrary files, leading to 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 1.2.4 and implement strict file type validation on the upload interface.

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-2023-6902 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.