CVE-2023-36213: SQL injection vulnerability in MotoCMS v.3.4.3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the keyword par

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-36213 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting motocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in MotoCMS v.3.4.3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the keyword parameter of the search function.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-08-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: motocms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-03 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

motocms motocms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison motocms sudo apt install motocms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.3> sudo apt-mark hold motocms

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

dnf --showduplicates list motocms sudo dnf downgrade motocms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.3> sudo dnf versionlock add motocms

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-36213?

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

Is CVE-2023-36213 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36213 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-2023-36213 affect?

CVE-2023-36213 affects motocms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in MotoCMS v.3.4.3 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the keyword parameter of the search function.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36213?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2023-36210 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE MotoCMS Version 3.4.3 Store Category Template was discovered to contain a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI

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