What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29962?

CVE-2023-29962 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of S Cms are affected by CVE-2023-29962?

Organizations using S-CMS v5.0 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2023-29962, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. This could allow unauthorized file access.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-29962?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-29962. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-29962?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls.

S Cms CVE-2023-29962

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2024-01-04 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal S Cms

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:33 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 03, 2025 - 15:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 04, 2024 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. S-CMS v5.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability. Affected products include: S-Cms.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.