CVE-2023-53927

PHPJabbers Simple CMS 5.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through section name parameters. Attackers can create sections with embedded JavaScript payloads that will execute when administrators view the sections, potentially enabling client-side code execution.

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://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51415	Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.phpjabbers.com/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpjabbers-simple-cms-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-section-creation	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51415	Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:phpjabbers:simple_cms:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-17 23:15

Updated : 2025-12-27 17:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-53927

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53927

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53927

JSON object : View

Products Affected

phpjabbers

simple_cms

CWE

CWE-79

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

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