CVE-2023-1947: A vulnerability was found in taoCMS 3.0.2

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1947 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting taocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in taoCMS 3.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225330 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	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: taogogo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-07 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

taogogo taocms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison taocms sudo apt install taocms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold taocms

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

dnf --showduplicates list taocms sudo dnf downgrade taocms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add taocms

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-2023-1947?

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

Is CVE-2023-1947 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1947 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-2023-1947 affect?

CVE-2023-1947 affects taocms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability was found in taoCMS 3.0.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin.php. The manipulation leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit

How urgent is CVE-2023-1947?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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