How severe is CVE-2023-53902?

CVE-2023-53902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-53902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53902?

CVE-2023-53902 affects Websitebaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53902?

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

Does CVE-2023-53902 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53902 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60188.

When was CVE-2023-53902 published?

CVE-2023-53902 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53902

CVE-2023-53902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websitebaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60188
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Websitebaker
Published: 2025-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53902?: WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-53902?: CVE-2023-53902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-53902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53902?: CVE-2023-53902 affects Websitebaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53902 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53902 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60188.
When was CVE-2023-53902 published?: CVE-2023-53902 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:websitebaker:websitebaker:2.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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