CVE-2023-53902 WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 Directory Traversal via Media Delete Endpoint
Authenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files outside the intended directory via crafted GET requests to the media delete endpoint.
- 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-2023-53902?
CVE-2023-53902 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in WebsiteBaker, published on 16 Dec 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53902?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Websitebaker Websitebaker.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53902?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53902 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-53902 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53902 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in WebsiteBaker
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5hv-gf2m-3r8v.