CVE-2023-53904
Xenforo 2.2.13 Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Smilie Categories
Description
Xenforo 2.2.13 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts through the smilie category title parameter. Attackers can create a smilie category with a malicious script that will execute when the admin panel is loaded, potentially enabling further client-side attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 17, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 18, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53904
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update XenForo to the latest version.
- Validate smilie category titles for malicious scripts.
- Restrict administrator privileges where possible.
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-2023-53904.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51547 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenforo-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-smilie-categories | |
| https://xenforo.com/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-53904 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-53904
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Xenforo 2.2.13 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts through the smilie category title parameter. Attackers can create a smilie category with a malicious script that will execute when the admin panel is loaded, potentially enabling further 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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51547 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenforo-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-via-smilie-categories Added Reference https://xenforo.com/