Is CVE-2026-53653 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-53653 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-53653 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-53653 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-53653?

CVE-2026-53653 has a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-53653

CWE-770Published: July 10, 2026· Updated: Jul 10, 2026

8.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Grav is a file-based Web platform. Prior to 1.7.53 and 2.0.0-rc.8, Grav allows an unauthenticated visitor to exhaust server memory and CPU by requesting image derivatives with oversized dimensions through URL query image actions such as forceResize in Grav::fallbackUrl, which passes request parameters to ImageMedium magic actions without a dimension or pixel ceiling. This issue is fixed in versions 1.7.53 and 2.0.0-rc.8.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-53653 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

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