CVE-2023-0246: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in earclink ESPCMS P8.21120101

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-0246 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting espcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in earclink ESPCMS P8.21120101. Affected is an unknown function of the component Content Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-218154 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: espcms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-12 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

espcms espcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: p8.21120101

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before p8.21120101

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy espcms || rpm -q espcms || espcms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before p8.21120101 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison espcms sudo apt install espcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_p8.21120101> sudo apt-mark hold espcms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list espcms sudo dnf downgrade espcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_p8.21120101> sudo dnf versionlock add espcms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0246?

espcms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0246 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0246 affect?

CVE-2023-0246 affects espcms. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in earclink ESPCMS P8.21120101. Affected is an unknown function of the component Content Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the a

How urgent is CVE-2023-0246?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-44089 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component IS_G
CVE-2022-44088 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component INPU
CVE-2022-44087 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component UPFI
CVE-2023-23007 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in ESPCMS P8.21120101 after logging in to the background, there is a SQL injection vul
CVE-2020-18404 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in espcms version P8.18101601

References

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