How severe is CVE-2023-53901?

CVE-2023-53901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-53901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53901?

CVE-2023-53901 affects Wbce Wbce Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53901?

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

Does CVE-2023-53901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60189.

When was CVE-2023-53901 published?

CVE-2023-53901 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53901

CVE-2023-53901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wbce Wbce Cms 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60189
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Wbce Wbce Cms
Published: 2025-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WBCE CMS 1.6.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML and CSS to capture user keystrokes. Attackers can upload a crafted HTML file with CSS-based keylogging techniques to intercept password characters through background image requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53901?: WBCE CMS 1.6.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious HTML and CSS to capture user keystrokes. Attackers can upload a crafted HTML file with CSS-based keylogging techniques to intercept password characters through background image requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-53901?: CVE-2023-53901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-53901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53901?: CVE-2023-53901 affects Wbce Wbce Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60189.
When was CVE-2023-53901 published?: CVE-2023-53901 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wbce:wbce_cms:1.6.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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