CVE-2023-31541: ckeditor
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 13-06-2023Last modified 09-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-31541 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in ckeditor. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 13-06-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 09-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A unrestricted file upload vulnerability was discovered in the ‘Browse and upload images’ feature of the CKEditor v1.2.3 plugin for Redmine, which allows arbitrary files to be uploaded to the server.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.43% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundCve 2023 31541
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ckeditor1 product
- ckeditor1.2.3
1 vendor · 1 product