How severe is CVE-2023-53971?

CVE-2023-53971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-53971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53971?

CVE-2023-53971 affects Webtareas Project Webtareas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53971?

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-2023-53971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60233.

When was CVE-2023-53971 published?

CVE-2023-53971 was published on 2025-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53971

CVE-2023-53971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webtareas Project Webtareas with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60233
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Webtareas Project Webtareas
Published: 2025-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WebTareas 2.4 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious PHP files through the chat photo upload functionality. Attackers can upload a PHP file with arbitrary code to the /files/Messages/ directory and execute it directly through the generated file path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53971?: WebTareas 2.4 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious PHP files through the chat photo upload functionality. Attackers can upload a PHP file with arbitrary code to the /files/Messages/ directory and execute it directly through the generated file path.
How severe is CVE-2023-53971?: CVE-2023-53971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-53971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53971?: CVE-2023-53971 affects Webtareas Project Webtareas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53971?: 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-2023-53971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60233.
When was CVE-2023-53971 published?: CVE-2023-53971 was published on 2025-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webtareas_project:webtareas:2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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