CVE-2023-53932

Name: CVE-2023-53932
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-17T23:15:52.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53932 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Serendipity 2.4.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through blog entry creation. Attackers can craft entries with JavaScript payloads that will execute when other users view the compromised blog post.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Serendipity 2.4.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through blog entry creation. Attackers can craft entries with JavaScript payloads that will execute when other users view the compromised blog post.

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

0.21%

10.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S9y	Serendipity	2.4.0

References

https://docs.s9y.org/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51373Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/serendipity-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-admin-entry-creationExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51373Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53932?

How severe is CVE-2023-53932?

CVE-2023-53932 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53932?

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