CVE-2023-53928

PHPFusion 9.10.30 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the file manager that allows attackers to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can upload SVG files with script tags that execute arbitrary JavaScript when viewed, potentially stealing user session information or performing client-side attacks.

CVSS v3 5.4 MEDIUM

5.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51411	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.phpfusion.com/index.php	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfusion-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-file-manager-upload	Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51411	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:php-fusion:phpfusion:9.10.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-17 23:15

Updated : 2025-12-31 18:37

NVD link : CVE-2023-53928

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53928

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53928

JSON object : View

Products Affected

php-fusion

phpfusion

CWE

CWE-79

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

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