CVE-2023-53927

Name: CVE-2023-53927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-17T23:15:52.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53927 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through section name parameters. Attackers can create sections with embedded JavaScript payloads that will execute when administrators view the sections, potentially enabling client-side code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through section name parameters. Attackers can create sections with embedded JavaScript payloads that will execute when administrators view the sections, potentially enabling client-side code execution.

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%

14.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpjabbers	Simple Cms	5.0

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51415Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.phpjabbers.com/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpjabbers-simple-cms-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-section-creationExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51415Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53927?

How severe is CVE-2023-53927?

CVE-2023-53927 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-2023-53927?

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