How severe is CVE-2023-5953?

CVE-2023-5953 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-2023-5953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5953?

CVE-2023-5953 affects Welcart Welcart E-commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5953?

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.

When was CVE-2023-5953 published?

CVE-2023-5953 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5953

CVE-2023-5953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Welcart Welcart E-commerce 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Welcart Welcart E-commerce
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 does not validate files to be uploaded, as well as does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action handling such upload. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber could upload arbitrary files, such as PHP on the server

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5953?: The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 does not validate files to be uploaded, as well as does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action handling such upload. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber could upload arbitrary files, such as PHP on the server
How severe is CVE-2023-5953?: CVE-2023-5953 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-2023-5953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5953?: CVE-2023-5953 affects Welcart Welcart E-commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5953?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-5953 published?: CVE-2023-5953 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6d29ba12-f14a-4cee-baae-a6049d83bce6

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:welcart:welcart_e-commerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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