CVE-2023-53939

Name: CVE-2023-53939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-18T20:15:52.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53939 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. TinyWebGallery v2.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the folder name parameter. Attackers can edit album folder names with script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript when other users view the affected gallery pages.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TinyWebGallery v2.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the folder name parameter. Attackers can edit album folder names with script tags to execute arbitrary JavaScript when other users view the affected gallery pages.

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

0.20%

10.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tinywebgallery	Tinywebgallery	2.5

References

http://www.tinywebgallery.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51442Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tinywebgallery-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-folder-name-parameterThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51442Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53939?

How severe is CVE-2023-53939?

CVE-2023-53939 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53939?

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