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)

EPSS: 0.009 (55.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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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.