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CVE-2023-53952

Dotclear 2.25.3 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via File Upload

Published: Dec 19, 2025Updated: Dec 24, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-434
8.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
1.1%
Top 36.8%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available
Self-Check
Not available

Description

Dotclear 2.25.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files with .phar extension through the blog post creation interface. Attackers can upload files containing PHP system commands that execute when the uploaded file is accessed, enabling arbitrary code execution on the server.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-434

Affected Products

Dotclear
oss-project
DotclearOn-prem
Web & CMS Plugins / cms-core
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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

3 techniques
Command and Control
Initial Access
Persistence
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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51353
exploit-db.com
https://dotclear.org/
dotclear.org
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dotclear-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-file-upload
vulncheck.com

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