How severe is CVE-2023-53885?

CVE-2023-53885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-53885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53885?

CVE-2023-53885 affects Webutler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53885?

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

Does CVE-2023-53885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203412.

When was CVE-2023-53885 published?

CVE-2023-53885 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53885

CVE-2023-53885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webutler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203412
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Webutler
Published: 2025-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Webutler v3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload PHP files with system command execution. Attackers can upload a PHAR file with embedded system commands to the media browser and execute arbitrary commands by accessing the uploaded file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53885?: Webutler v3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload PHP files with system command execution. Attackers can upload a PHAR file with embedded system commands to the media browser and execute arbitrary commands by accessing the uploaded file.
How severe is CVE-2023-53885?: CVE-2023-53885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-53885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53885?: CVE-2023-53885 affects Webutler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-53885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203412.
When was CVE-2023-53885 published?: CVE-2023-53885 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webutler:webutler:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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