CVE-2023-53884

MEDIUM
Published Dec 15, 2025 Modified Dec 18, 2025 CWE-79

Description

Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can upload crafted SVG files through the media upload feature to inject and execute arbitrary scripts when the file is viewed by other users.

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-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor Product
webedition webedition_cms

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53884? +
Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can upload crafted SVG files through the media upload feature to inject and execute arbitrary scripts when the file is viewed by other users. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-53884? +
CVE-2023-53884 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-2023-53884? +
CVE-2023-53884 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-2023-53884? +
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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