CVE-2023-53876

Description

Academy LMS 6.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with stored cross-site scripting payloads. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the profile avatar upload feature by modifying file extensions and embedding executable JavaScript code.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
creativeitem	academy_lms	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51702 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51702

Other References

https://academylms.net/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/academy-lms-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-via-profile-settings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53876? +

Academy LMS 6.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with stored cross-site scripting payloads. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the profile avatar upload feature by modifying file extensions and embedding executable JavaScript code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53876? +

CVE-2023-53876 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53876? +

CVE-2023-53876 affects products from creativeitem, specifically: academy_lms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53876? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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