CVE-2023-53890

Perch CMS 3.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can craft SVG files with script tags that execute when the file is viewed, potentially stealing user session information or performing client-side attacks.

CVSS v3 5.4 MEDIUM

5.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://grabaperch.com/	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51621	Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/perch-cms-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-svg-file-upload	Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51621	Exploit

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:grabaperch:perch:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-15 21:15

Updated : 2026-01-23 02:36

NVD link : CVE-2023-53890

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53890

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53890

JSON object : View

Products Affected

grabaperch

perch

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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