PatchTheCVECVE-2023-49964: An issue was discovered in Hyland Alfresco Community Edition through 7.2.0
CVE-2023-49964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting alfresco content services. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Hyland Alfresco Community Edition through 7.2.0. By inserting malicious content in the folder.get.html.ftl file, an attacker may perform SSTI (Server-Side Template Injection) attacks, which can leverage FreeMarker exposed objects to bypass restrictions and achieve RCE (Remote Code Execution). NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-12873.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 34.7% (top 2%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-74 |
| Published | 2023-12-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-49964?
alfresco content services: upgrade to newer than 7.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-49964 being exploited?
CVE-2023-49964 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-2023-49964 affect?
CVE-2023-49964 affects alfresco content services. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Hyland Alfresco Community Edition through 7.2.0. By inserting malicious content in the folder.get.html.ftl file, an attacker may perform SSTI (Server-Side Template Injection) attacks, which can leverage FreeMarker
How urgent is CVE-2023-49964?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
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