CVE-2023-53952
Dotclear 2.25.3 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via File Upload
Description
Dotclear 2.25.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files with .phar extension through the blog post creation interface. Attackers can upload files containing PHP system commands that execute when the uploaded file is accessed, enabling arbitrary code execution on the server.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patches for Dotclear.
- Remove any malicious files that may have been uploaded.
- Review server configurations for security hardening.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-53952 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53952.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://dotclear.org/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51353 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dotclear-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-file-upload |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Dotclear 2.25.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files with .phar extension through the blog post creation interface. Attackers can upload files containing PHP system commands that execute when the uploaded file is accessed, enabling arbitrary code execution on the server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://dotclear.org/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51353 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dotclear-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-file-upload