CVE-2023-53884

Name: CVE-2023-53884
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-15T21:15:51.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53884 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can upload crafted SVG files through the media upload feature to inject and execute arbitrary scripts when the file is viewed by other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can upload crafted SVG files through the media upload feature to inject and execute arbitrary scripts when the file is viewed by other users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webedition	Webedition Cms	2.9.8.8

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51662Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webedition-cms-v-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-svg-uploadThird Party Advisory
https://www.webedition.org/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51662Exploit

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53884?

How severe is CVE-2023-53884?

CVE-2023-53884 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53884?

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Source: NVD / NIST