Path Traversal in Websitebaker
CVE-2023-53902
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (61.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 62nd percentile — 61.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.010 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Websitebaker — versions 2.13.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51554 (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- websitebaker.org/pages/en/home.php (Product, product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/websitebaker-directory-traversal-via-media-delete-… (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53902?
- CVE-2023-53902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websitebaker, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-12-16.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53902?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.