How severe is CVE-2023-53932?

CVE-2023-53932 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-2023-53932 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53932?

CVE-2023-53932 affects S9y Serendipity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53932?

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

Does CVE-2023-53932 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53932 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60199.

When was CVE-2023-53932 published?

CVE-2023-53932 was published on 2025-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53932

CVE-2023-53932 is a medium-severity vulnerability in S9y Serendipity 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60199
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: S9y Serendipity
Published: 2025-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Serendipity 2.4.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through blog entry creation. Attackers can craft entries with JavaScript payloads that will execute when other users view the compromised blog post.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53932?: Serendipity 2.4.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through blog entry creation. Attackers can craft entries with JavaScript payloads that will execute when other users view the compromised blog post.
How severe is CVE-2023-53932?: CVE-2023-53932 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-2023-53932 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53932?: CVE-2023-53932 affects S9y Serendipity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53932?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53932 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53932 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60199.
When was CVE-2023-53932 published?: CVE-2023-53932 was published on 2025-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:s9y:serendipity:2.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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