Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Cameleon CMS by Cameleon
CVE-2023-53936

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Tuzitio

Status
Cameleon Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53936?

The Cameleon CMS version 2.7.4 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts into post titles. Attackers can craft posts that contain embedded SVG scripts. When other users hover over the post title, these scripts execute, posing a significant risk of stealing session cookies and allowing the execution of arbitrary JavaScript. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices to prevent such script injection attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Cameleon CMS 2.7.4

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-2023-53936 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51446
exploit
https://github.com/owen2345/camaleon-cms
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cameleon-cms-authent...
third-party-advisory

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

Yasin Gergin
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CVE-2023-53936 : Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Cameleon CMS by Cameleon