Path Traversal in Easyphp Webserver
CVE-2023-53944
EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows remote users with low privileges to access files outside the document root by bypassing SecurityManager restrictions. Attackers can send GET requests with encoded directory traversal sequences like /..%5c..%5c to read system files such as /windows/win.ini.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.008 (53.9th 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
- Easyphp Webserver — versions 14.1
- Easyphp Webserver — versions 14.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Exploit, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Product, product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53944?
- CVE-2023-53944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easyphp Webserver, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53944?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.