CVE-2023-53883 Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 Remote Code Execution via PHP Page Creation
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary system commands on the server by injecting malicious code into the description field during PHP page creation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-53883?
CVE-2023-53883 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Webedition CMS, published on 15 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Webedition CMS v2.9.8.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject system commands through PHP page creation. Attackers can create a new PHP page with malicious system commands in the description field to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53883?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webedition Webedition Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53883?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53883 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-2023-53883 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53883 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Webedition CMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cfr-35cv-65w6.