Path Traversal Vulnerability in EasyPHP Webserver 14.1
CVE-2023-53944

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

EasyPHP

Status
EasyPHP Webserver
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53944?

The EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability that enables remote users with minimal privileges to circumvent SecurityManager safeguards. By crafting GET requests containing encoded directory traversal sequences, such as /..%5c..%5c, attackers can access sensitive files outside the intended document root. This exploitation could lead to unauthorized reading of system files, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

EasyPHP Webserver 14.1

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-2023-53944 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51430
exploit
https://www.easyphp.org/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyphp-webserver-pa...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafael Pedrero
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CVE-2023-53944 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in EasyPHP Webserver 14.1