CVE-2023-53883

HIGH
Published Dec 15, 2025 Modified Dec 18, 2025 CWE-94

Description

Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject system commands through PHP page creation. Attackers can create a new PHP page with malicious system commands in the description field to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor Product
webedition webedition_cms

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53883? +
Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject system commands through PHP page creation. Attackers can create a new PHP page with malicious system commands in the description field to execute arbitrary commands on the server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-53883? +
CVE-2023-53883 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53883? +
CVE-2023-53883 affects products from webedition, specifically: webedition_cms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53883? +
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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