CVE-2023-53922
TinyWebGallery v2.5 Remote Code Execution via Unrestricted File Upload
Description
TinyWebGallery v2.5 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin upload functionality that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can upload .phar files with embedded system commands to execute arbitrary code on the server by accessing the uploaded file's URL.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 17, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 17, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53922
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update TinyWebGallery to the latest version.
- Disable the admin upload functionality.
- Implement strict file type validation for uploads.
- Remove or secure all uploaded .phar files.
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-2023-53922.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.tinywebgallery.com/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51443 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tinywebgallery-remote-code-execution-via-unrestricted-file-upload |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-53922 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-2023-53922
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description TinyWebGallery v2.5 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin upload functionality that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can upload .phar files with embedded system commands to execute arbitrary code on the server by accessing the uploaded file's URL. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference http://www.tinywebgallery.com/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51443 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tinywebgallery-remote-code-execution-via-unrestricted-file-upload