CVE-2023-50162: SQL injection vulnerability in EmpireCMS v7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain se

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-50162 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting empirecms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in EmpireCMS v7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the DoExecSql function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phome

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-09 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phome empirecms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison empirecms sudo apt install empirecms=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo apt-mark hold empirecms

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

dnf --showduplicates list empirecms sudo dnf downgrade empirecms-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo dnf versionlock add empirecms

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-2023-50162?

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

Is CVE-2023-50162 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50162 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-2023-50162 affect?

CVE-2023-50162 affects empirecms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). SQL injection vulnerability in EmpireCMS v7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the DoExecSql function.

How urgent is CVE-2023-50162?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2023-50073 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE EmpireCMS v7.5 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the ftppassword parameter at SetEne

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