CVE-2023-7036: A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7036?

automad: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7036 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-7036 affect?

CVE-2023-7036 affects automad. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function upload of the file FileCollectionController.php of the component Content Type Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricte

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7036?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7036 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting automad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function upload of the file FileCollectionController.php of the component Content Type Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-248685 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contact

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434, CWE-79
Published	2023-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: automad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-21 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automad automad UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.10.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.10.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.10.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade automad

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automad

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-7036?

automad: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7036 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7036 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-2023-7036 affect?

CVE-2023-7036 affects automad. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function upload of the file FileCollectionController.php of the component Content Type Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricte

How urgent is CVE-2023-7036?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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