CVE-2023-53953 WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Page Creation

Medium 5.1 Published 19 Dec 2025 Updated 7 Apr 2026

Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into page titles, leading to arbitrary JavaScript execution when viewed by other users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-53953?

CVE-2023-53953 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebsiteBaker, published on 19 Dec 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts when creating web pages. Attackers can craft malicious payloads in page titles that execute arbitrary JavaScript when the page is viewed by other users.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53953?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Websitebaker Websitebaker.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53953?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53953 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-53953 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53953 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4gm-4wgj-pr24.