CVE-2023-48201: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS v.8.0.1, allows remote authenticated attackers to exe

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-48201 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting sunlight cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS v.8.0.1, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a crafted script to the Content text editor component.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sunlight-cms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sunlight-cms sunlight cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sunlight-cms sudo apt install sunlight-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold sunlight-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list sunlight-cms sudo dnf downgrade sunlight-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add sunlight-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.

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-2023-48201?

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

Is CVE-2023-48201 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48201 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-2023-48201 affect?

CVE-2023-48201 affects sunlight cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS v.8.0.1, allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a crafted script to the Content text editor component.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48201?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-48202 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS 8.0.1 allows an authenticated low-privileged user to

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