CVE-2023-53953

Name: CVE-2023-53953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-19T21:15:51.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53953 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts when creating web pages. Attackers can craft malicious payloads in page titles that execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is viewed by other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts when creating web pages. Attackers can craft malicious payloads in page titles that execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is viewed by other users.

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
Websitebaker	Websitebaker	2.13.3

References

https://websitebaker.org/pages/en/home.phpProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51349Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/websitebaker-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-page-creationExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53953?

How severe is CVE-2023-53953?

CVE-2023-53953 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-2023-53953?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-53953?

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Source: NVD / NIST