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CVE-2023-53894

Dulldusk Phpfilemanager authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.62%
  1. Published16 Dec 2025

Description

phpfm 1.7.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to log in by exploiting loose type comparison in password hash validation. Attackers can craft specific password hashes beginning with 0e or 00e to bypass authentication and upload malicious PHP files to the server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Dulldusk Phpfilemanager1.7.9

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53894 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53894 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.62%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53894?

CVE-2023-53894 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-53894?

Affected products include Dulldusk Phpfilemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53894?

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

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