Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Perch CMS by Perch
CVE-2023-53890

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Perch

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53890?

Perch CMS version 3.2 is susceptible to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, enabling authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files containing embedded JavaScript. This flaw allows attackers to craft SVG files that execute scripts when viewed by other users, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. Proper validation and sanitation of uploaded files are crucial to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Perch 3.2

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.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
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

Mirabbas Ağalarov
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CVE-2023-53890 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Perch CMS by Perch