CVE-2023-4856

HIGH
Published Apr 15, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-78

Description

A format string vulnerability was identified in SMM/SMM2 and FPC that could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on a specific API endpoint.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4856? +
A format string vulnerability was identified in SMM/SMM2 and FPC that could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on a specific API endpoint. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-4856? +
CVE-2023-4856 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-4856? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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