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

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-48202 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 8.0.1 allows an authenticated low-privileged user to escalate privileges via a crafted SVG file in the File Manager 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	0.4% (top 68%)
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.

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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-2023-48202?

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

Is CVE-2023-48202 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48202 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-2023-48202 affect?

CVE-2023-48202 affects sunlight cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS 8.0.1 allows an authenticated low-privileged user to escalate privileges via a crafted SVG file in the File Manager component.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48202?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-48201 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sunlight CMS v.8.0.1, allows remote authenticated attackers to exe

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