WBCE CMS 1.6.1 SVG File connector.wbce.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WBCE CMS 1.6.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /wbce/modules/elfinder/ef/php/connector.wbce.php of the component SVG File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-53909. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WBCE CMS 1.6.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file /wbce/modules/elfinder/ef/php/connector.wbce.php of the component SVG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

WBCE CMS 1.6.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript by uploading crafted SVG files through the media manager. Attackers can upload SVG files containing script tags to the /wbce/modules/elfinder/ef/php/connector.wbce.php endpoint and execute JavaScript when victims access the uploaded file.

The weakness was published by Mirabbas Ağalarov as 51484. The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-53909 since 12/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:wbce/modules/elfinder/ef/php/connector.wbce.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 (51484) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-60221). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/18/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/28/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 51484
Researcher: Mirabbas Ağalarov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-53909 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53909
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337120
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2025 08:39
Updated: 12/28/2025 02:54
Changes: 12/18/2025 08:39 (82), 12/24/2025 20:14 (11), 12/27/2025 18:42 (2), 12/28/2025 02:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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