CVE-2023-53869
WEBIGniter 28.7.23 Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution
Description
WEBIGniter 28.7.23 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload and execute dangerous PHP files through the media function. Attackers can leverage any created account to upload malicious PHP scripts that enable remote code execution on the application server.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 15, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 16, 2025, 2:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53869
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WebIgniter to the latest version.
- Review and restrict media upload functionality.
- Implement strict file type validation.
- Disable PHP execution in upload directories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53869.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://webigniter.net/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51736 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webigniter-unrestricted-file-upload-remote-code-execution |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-53869 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-53869
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WEBIGniter 28.7.23 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload and execute dangerous PHP files through the media function. Attackers can leverage any created account to upload malicious PHP scripts that enable remote code execution on the application server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://webigniter.net/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51736 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webigniter-unrestricted-file-upload-remote-code-execution