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HIGH

CVE-2023-53952

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Dotclear 2.25.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files with .phar extension through the blog post creation interface. Attackers can upload files containing PHP system commands that execute when the uploaded file is accessed, enabling arbitrary code execution on the server.

Technical details

Published
2025-12-19

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53952?

Dotclear 2.25.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files with .phar extension through the blog post creation interface. Attackers can upload files containing PHP system commands that execute when the uploaded file is accessed, enabling arbitrary code execution on the server.

Is CVE-2023-53952 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-53952 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-53952?

CVE-2023-53952 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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