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CVE-2023-53871

9.8 · CRITICAL

Soosyze 2.0.0 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload arbitrary HTML files with embedded PHP code to the application.

Published Dec 15, 2025CWE-434EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2023-53871 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Soosyze 2.0.0 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload arbitrary HTML files with embedded PHP code to the application. Attackers can exploit the broken file upload mechanism to potentially view sensitive file paths and execute malicious PHP scripts on the server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53871?

CVE-2023-53871 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-53871?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53871?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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