CVE-2023-53936

Name: CVE-2023-53936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-18T20:15:51.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53936 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cameleon CMS 2.7.4 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts into post titles. Attackers can create posts with embedded SVG scripts that execute when other users mouse over the post title, potentially stealing session cookies and executing arbitrary JavaScript.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cameleon CMS 2.7.4 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts into post titles. Attackers can create posts with embedded SVG scripts that execute when other users mouse over the post title, potentially stealing session cookies and executing arbitrary JavaScript.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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
Tuzitio	Camaleon Cms	2.7.4

References

https://github.com/owen2345/camaleon-cmsProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51446Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cameleon-cms-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-via-post-creationThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53936?

How severe is CVE-2023-53936?

CVE-2023-53936 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-2023-53936?

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