HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-53944
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-53944

CWE-22Published: December 18, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote users with low privileges to access files outside the document root by bypassing SecurityManager restrictions. Attackers can send GET requests with encoded directory traversal sequences like /..%5c..%5c to read system files such as /windows/win.ini.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-53944 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

easyphp1 product(s)
webserver
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.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyphp-webserver-path-traversal-via-directory-traversal-sequences

All References (4)

→
https://www.easyphp.org/Product
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51430Exploit
→
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyphp-webserver-path-traversal-via-directory-traversal-sequencesExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51430Exploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-53944
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 18, 2025

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

CVE-2001-1586
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CVE-2007-6453
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CVE-2007-4982
10.0
CVE-2009-1730
10.0
CVE-2012-4959
10.0
CVE-2007-5815
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-53944 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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