CVE-2023-53901: wbce cms Open Redirect — Exploit

Description

WBCE CMS 1.6.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML and CSS to capture user keystrokes. Attackers can upload a crafted HTML file with CSS-based keylogging techniques to intercept password characters through background image requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-601 CWE-601

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wbce	wbce_cms	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51566

Other References

https://wbce-cms.org/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wbce-cms-cross-site-scripting-and-open-redirect-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53901? +

WBCE CMS 1.6.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML and CSS to capture user keystrokes. Attackers can upload a crafted HTML file with CSS-based keylogging techniques to intercept password characters through background image requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53901? +

CVE-2023-53901 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-2023-53901? +

CVE-2023-53901 affects products from wbce, specifically: wbce_cms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53901? +

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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