CVE-2023-53902
WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 Directory Traversal via Media Delete Endpoint
Description
WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 16, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 16, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | NONE | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches for WebsiteBaker.
- Restrict access to /admin/media/delete.php.
- Validate all user-supplied directory paths.
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-2023-53902.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://websitebaker.org/pages/en/home.php | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51554 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/websitebaker-directory-traversal-via-media-delete-endpoint |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/websitebaker-directory-traversal-via-media-delete-endpoint -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://websitebaker.org/pages/en/home.php Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51554