luiswang WebTareas 2.4 Chat Photo /files/Messages/ unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in luiswang WebTareas 2.4. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file /files/Messages/ of the component Chat Photo Handler. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-53971. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in luiswang WebTareas 2.4. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file /files/Messages/ of the component Chat Photo Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published by Hubert Wojciechowski as 51089. The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-53971 since 12/20/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (51089) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-60233). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

12/20/2025 CVE reserved
12/22/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
12/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/23/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 51089
Researcher: Hubert Wojciechowski
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-53971 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337785
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/22/2025 23:39
Updated: 12/23/2025 00:39
Changes: 12/22/2025 23:39 (81), 12/23/2025 00:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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