CVE-2023-53900: Spip 4.1.10 Admin Account Spoofing via Malicious SVG Upload

Published Dec 16, 2025
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Updated

Spip 4.1.10 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious SVG files with embedded external links. Attackers can trick administrators into clicking a crafted SVG logo that redirects to a potentially dangerous URL through improper file upload filtering.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Spip SPIP
Spip SPIP=4.1.10

Event History

Dec 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53900?

CVE-2023-53900 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to exploit it via malicious file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53900?

To fix CVE-2023-53900, ensure that your Spip installation is updated to the latest version, which addresses file upload filtering issues.

3

What types of files are affected by CVE-2023-53900?

CVE-2023-53900 specifically affects SVG files that can be uploaded and contain embedded external links.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-53900?

Administrators using Spip version 4.1.10 are primarily impacted by CVE-2023-53900 due to the file upload vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2023-53900 lead to phishing attacks?

Yes, CVE-2023-53900 can lead to phishing attacks as attackers may trick users into clicking on malicious SVG filenames that redirect to harmful URLs.

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