CVE-2023-53890
Perch CMS 3.2 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload
Description
Perch CMS 3.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can craft SVG files with script tags that execute when the file is viewed, potentially stealing user session information or performing client-side attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 15, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 15, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement strict SVG sanitization on upload.
- Validate and sanitize file content for script tags.
- Update Perch CMS to a patched version.
- Restrict SVG upload permissions.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51621 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Perch CMS 3.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with embedded JavaScript. Attackers can craft SVG files with script tags that execute when the file is viewed, potentially stealing user session information or performing client-side attacks. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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-79 Added Reference https://grabaperch.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51621 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/perch-cms-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-svg-file-upload