CVE-2023-42331: A file upload vulnerability in EliteCMS v1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the manag

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-42331 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting elite cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A file upload vulnerability in EliteCMS v1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the manage_uploads.php component.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elitecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-20 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elitecms elite cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elite-cms || rpm -q elite-cms || elite-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elite-cms sudo apt install elite-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo apt-mark hold elite-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list elite-cms sudo dnf downgrade elite-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo dnf versionlock add elite-cms

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-2023-42331?

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

Is CVE-2023-42331 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42331 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-2023-42331 affect?

CVE-2023-42331 affects elite cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A file upload vulnerability in EliteCMS v1.01 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the manage_uploads.php component.

How urgent is CVE-2023-42331?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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