CVE-2023-53915

Name: CVE-2023-53915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-17T23:15:50.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53915 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Zenphoto 1.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by inserting HTML content into album descriptions. Attackers can create albums with malicious iframe or script tags in the description field that execute when users view the album page.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zenphoto 1.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by inserting HTML content into album descriptions. Attackers can create albums with malicious iframe or script tags in the description field that execute when users view the album page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/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

0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zenphoto	Zenphoto	1.6

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51485Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zenphoto-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-album-descriptionExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zenphoto.org/news/zenphoto-1.6/Release Notes
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51485Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53915?

How severe is CVE-2023-53915?

CVE-2023-53915 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53915?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST