Arbitrary file upload in Webutler
CVE-2023-53885
Webutler v3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload PHP files with system command execution. Attackers can upload a PHAR file with embedded system commands to the media browser and execute arbitrary commands by accessing the uploaded file.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.008 (53.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Webutler — versions 3.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Product, product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53885?
- CVE-2023-53885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webutler, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-12-15.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53885?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.