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CVE-2023-53885

7.2 · HIGH

Webutler v3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload PHP files with system command execution.

Published Dec 15, 2025CWE-434EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2023-53885 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Webutler v3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload PHP files with system command execution. Attackers can upload a PHAR file with embedded system commands to the media browser and execute arbitrary commands by accessing the uploaded file.

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.

References

Refwebutler.de/enRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/51660Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/webutler-v-remote-code-execution-via-arbitrary-file-uploadRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/51660

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53885?

CVE-2023-53885 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 15, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53885?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53885?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-53885?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-53885 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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