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)
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 (59.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 60th percentile — 59.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.010 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Easyphp Webserver — versions 14.1
- Easyphp Webserver — versions 14.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51430 (Exploit, exploit)
- www.easyphp.org/ (Product, product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyphp-webserver-path-traversal-via-directory-tra… (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.