How severe is CVE-2023-53944?

CVE-2023-53944 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-2023-53944 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-2023-53944?

CVE-2023-53944 affects Easyphp Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53944?

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

Does CVE-2023-53944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204353.

When was CVE-2023-53944 published?

CVE-2023-53944 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53944

CVE-2023-53944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easyphp Webserver 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: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204353
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Easyphp Webserver
Published: 2025-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote users with low privileges to access files outside the document root by bypassing SecurityManager restrictions. Attackers can send GET requests with encoded directory traversal sequences like /..%5c..%5c to read system files such as /windows/win.ini.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53944?: EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote users with low privileges to access files outside the document root by bypassing SecurityManager restrictions. Attackers can send GET requests with encoded directory traversal sequences like /..%5c..%5c to read system files such as /windows/win.ini.
How severe is CVE-2023-53944?: CVE-2023-53944 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-2023-53944 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-2023-53944?: CVE-2023-53944 affects Easyphp Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204353.
When was CVE-2023-53944 published?: CVE-2023-53944 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easyphp:webserver:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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