CVE-2023-22853 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 14 Jan 2023 Updated 7 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via PHP object injection in Tiki CMS when the webhelp feature is enabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-22853?

CVE-2023-22853 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tiki before 24.1, when feature_create_webhelp is enabled, allows lib/structures/structlib.php PHP Object Injection because of an eval.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22853?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tiki Tiki.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22853?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-22853 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22853 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23mc-xgfj-48f2.