CVE-2023-1482: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HkCms 2.2.4.230206

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1482 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting hkcms. 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 HkCms 2.2.4.230206. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin.php/appcenter/local.html?type=addon of the component External Plugin Handler. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223365 was 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	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: hkcms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-18 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hkcms project hkcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.4.230206

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.4.230206

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.4.230206 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hkcms sudo apt install hkcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.4.230206> sudo apt-mark hold hkcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list hkcms sudo dnf downgrade hkcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.4.230206> sudo dnf versionlock add hkcms

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-2023-1482?

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

Is CVE-2023-1482 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1482 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-2023-1482 affect?

CVE-2023-1482 affects hkcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HkCms 2.2.4.230206. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin.php/appcenter/local.html?type=addon of the component External Plugin Handler. The manipulation leads to c

How urgent is CVE-2023-1482?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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