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CVE-2023-53892

Blackcat-cms Blackcat CMS remote code execution

7.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.91%
  1. Published15 Dec 2025

Description

Blackcat CMS 1.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the jquery plugin manager. Attackers can upload a zip file with a PHP shell script and execute arbitrary system commands by accessing the uploaded plugin's PHP file with a 'code' parameter.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Blackcat-cms Blackcat CMS1.4

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53892 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53892 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.91%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53892?

CVE-2023-53892 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-53892?

Affected products include Blackcat-cms Blackcat CMS.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53892?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.