CVE-2023-53892 Blackcat CMS 1.4 Remote Code Execution via Jquery Plugin Manager

High 8.6 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can upload malicious PHP files via the jquery plugin manager to execute arbitrary system commands.

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-2023-53892?

CVE-2023-53892 is a high-severity vulnerability in blackcat-cms Blackcat CMS, published on 15 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Blackcat CMS 1.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the jquery plugin manager. Attackers can upload a zip file with a PHP shell script and execute arbitrary system commands by accessing the uploaded plugin's PHP file with a 'code' parameter.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53892?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blackcat-Cms Blackcat Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53892?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53892 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-53892 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53892 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gphj-9mh6-pq4r.

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