HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-53902
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-53902

CWE-22Published: December 16, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-53902 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

websitebaker1 product(s)
websitebaker
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51554
ADVISORYhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/websitebaker-directory-traversal-via-media-delete-endpoint

All References (3)

→
https://websitebaker.org/pages/en/home.phpProduct
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51554Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/websitebaker-directory-traversal-via-media-delete-endpointExploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-53902
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 16, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-53902 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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