How severe is CVE-2023-53872?

CVE-2023-53872 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2023-53872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-53872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203409.

When was CVE-2023-53872 published?

CVE-2023-53872 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53872

CVE-2023-53872 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203409
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2025-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wp2Fac 1.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the send.php endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. Attackers can inject shell commands through the 'numara' parameter by appending shell commands with '&' operators to execute malicious code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53872?: Wp2Fac 1.0 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the send.php endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. Attackers can inject shell commands through the 'numara' parameter by appending shell commands with '&' operators to execute malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2023-53872?: CVE-2023-53872 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2023-53872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-53872 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53872 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203409.
When was CVE-2023-53872 published?: CVE-2023-53872 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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