CVE-2023-33493: An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-33493?

ajaxmanager: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-33493 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-33493 affect?

CVE-2023-33493 affects ajaxmanager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer (ajaxmanager) module for PrestaShop through 2.3.0, allows remote attackers to upload dangerous files without restrictions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-33493?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-33493 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ajaxmanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer (ajaxmanager) module for PrestaShop through 2.3.0, allows remote attackers to upload dangerous files without restrictions.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ajaxmanager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-01 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ajaxmanager project ajaxmanager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ajaxmanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ajaxmanager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-33493?

ajaxmanager: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33493 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33493 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-2023-33493 affect?

CVE-2023-33493 affects ajaxmanager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the Ajaxmanager File and Database explorer (ajaxmanager) module for PrestaShop through 2.3.0, allows remote attackers to upload dangerous files without restrictions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-33493?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PrestaShop vulnerabilities

References

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