spip 4.1.10 SVG File Parser cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in spip 4.1.10. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SVG File Parser. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-53900. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in spip 4.1.10. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component SVG File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Spip 4.1.10 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious SVG files with embedded external links. Attackers can trick administrators into clicking a crafted SVG logo that redirects to a potentially dangerous URL through improper file upload filtering.

The weakness was disclosed by nu11secur1ty as 51557. The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-53900 since 12/16/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 278967 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53900), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (51557) and Tenable (278967). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 278967
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-53900

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/16/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/01/2026 +16 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 51557
Researcher: nu11secur1ty
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-53900 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53900
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336912
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2025 21:44
Updated: 01/01/2026 01:42
Changes: 12/16/2025 21:44 (80), 12/17/2025 13:08 (1), 12/20/2025 03:39 (2), 01/01/2026 01:42 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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