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CVE-2023-53928

5.4 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Dec 17, 2025CWE-79EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2023-53928 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

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

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/51411Refwww.phpfusion.com/index.phpRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfusion-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-file-manager-uploadRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/51411

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53928?

CVE-2023-53928 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53928?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53928?

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-2023-53928?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-53928 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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