CVE-2023-53942
File Thingie 2.5.7 Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload Remote Code Execution
Description
File Thingie 2.5.7 contains an authenticated file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to upload malicious PHP zip archives to the web server. Attackers can create a custom PHP payload, upload and unzip it, and then execute arbitrary system commands through a crafted PHP script with a command parameter.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 18, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update File Thingie to the latest version.
- Restrict file upload functionality.
- Validate uploaded file types.
- 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-2023-53942.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/leefish/filethingie | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51436 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/file-thingie-authenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-remote-code-execution | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51436 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-53942 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-2023-53942
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:leefish:file_thingie:2.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/leefish/filethingie Types: Product Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51436 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51436 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/file-thingie-authenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-remote-code-execution Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51436 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description File Thingie 2.5.7 contains an authenticated file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to upload malicious PHP zip archives to the web server. Attackers can create a custom PHP payload, upload and unzip it, and then execute arbitrary system commands through a crafted PHP script with a command parameter. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/leefish/filethingie Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51436 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/file-thingie-authenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-remote-code-execution