CVE-2023-53906

projectSend r1605 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious JavaScript through the custom assets configuration page. Attackers can craft a JavaScript payload in the custom assets section that will execute when other users load the affected page, enabling persistent script injection.

CVSS v3 4.8 MEDIUM

4.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.7 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51518	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.projectsend.org/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-custom-assets-page	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51518	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:projectsend:projectsend:r1605:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-17 23:15

Updated : 2025-12-27 17:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-53906

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53906

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53906

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Products Affected

projectsend

projectsend

CWE

CWE-79

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

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