How severe is CVE-2023-53876?

CVE-2023-53876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-53876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53876?

CVE-2023-53876 affects Creativeitem Academy Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53876?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-53876 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53876 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203424.

When was CVE-2023-53876 published?

CVE-2023-53876 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53876

CVE-2023-53876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Creativeitem Academy Lms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203424
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Creativeitem Academy Lms
Published: 2025-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Academy LMS 6.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with stored cross-site scripting payloads. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the profile avatar upload feature by modifying file extensions and embedding executable JavaScript code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53876?: Academy LMS 6.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with stored cross-site scripting payloads. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the profile avatar upload feature by modifying file extensions and embedding executable JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2023-53876?: CVE-2023-53876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-53876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53876?: CVE-2023-53876 affects Creativeitem Academy Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53876?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53876 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53876 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203424.
When was CVE-2023-53876 published?: CVE-2023-53876 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:creativeitem:academy_lms:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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