CVE-2023-53885 Webutler v3.2 Remote Code Execution via Arbitrary File Upload
Authenticated administrators can upload malicious PHAR files to execute arbitrary system commands on the Webutler server.
- 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-2023-53885?
CVE-2023-53885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webutler, published on 15 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Webutler v3.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload PHP files with system command execution. Attackers can upload a PHAR file with embedded system commands to the media browser and execute arbitrary commands by accessing the uploaded file.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53885?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webutler Webutler.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53885?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53885 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-53885 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53885 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m394-x673-978p.