CVE-2023-53933

Dec. 18, 2025, 7:16 p.m.

8.7
High

Description

Serendipity 2.4.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files with .phar extension. Attackers can upload files with system command payloads to the media upload endpoint and execute arbitrary commands on the server.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-434
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.

References

https://docs.s9y.org/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51372
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/serendipity-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-file-upload
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51372

Tags

disclosure@vulncheck.com
2025-12-17
CVE-2023-53933

CVSS Score

8.7 / 10

CVSS Data - 4.0

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Attack Requirements: NONE
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • User Interaction: NONE
  • Scope:
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH
  • Exploit Maturity: NOT_DEFINED

    • CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 17, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 18, 2025, 7:16 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

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Source

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