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HIGH

CVE-2023-53933

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2025-12-17

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53933?

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.

Is CVE-2023-53933 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-53933 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-53933?

CVE-2023-53933 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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