SPIP - RCE (CVE-2023-27372)
Description
SPIP before 4.2.1 allows Remote Code Execution via form values in the public area because serialization is mishandled. The fixed versions are 3.2.18, 4.0.10, 4.1.8, and 4.2.1.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2023-27372 is a critical vulnerability in SPIP that enables remote code execution by abusing improperly handled serialized form data within its public interface.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 22nd of January 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2023-27372 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2023-27372 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2023-27372 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.
Observed attack patterns target URLs containing /spip.php?page=spip_pass.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2023-02-28 |
| Rule Released | 2025-01-22 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-01-22 |