Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Lucee by Lucee
CVE-2023-53880

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Lucee

Status
Lucee
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53880?

Lucee 5.4.2.17 is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to embed malicious scripts via the administrative interface. By manipulating specific parameters in admin-focused pages like server.cfm and web.cfm, attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of users with access to the admin interface, potentially compromising sensitive data and user sessions.

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Affected Version(s)

Lucee 5.4.2.17

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53880 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51668
exploit
https://www.lucee.org/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/lucee-authenticated-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yehia Elghaly
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