CVE-2023-53892: Blackcat CMS 1.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to up

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53892 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting blackcat cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Blackcat CMS 1.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the jquery plugin manager. Attackers can upload a zip file with a PHP shell script and execute arbitrary system commands by accessing the uploaded plugin's PHP file with a 'code' parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: blackcat-cms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blackcat-cms blackcat cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blackcat-cms || rpm -q blackcat-cms || blackcat-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blackcat-cms sudo apt install blackcat-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold blackcat-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list blackcat-cms sudo dnf downgrade blackcat-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add blackcat-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-53892?

blackcat cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-53892 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53892 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-53892 affect?

CVE-2023-53892 affects blackcat cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Blackcat CMS 1.4 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the jquery plugin manager. Attackers can upload a zip file with a PHP shell script and execute ar

How urgent is CVE-2023-53892?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · jQuery vulnerabilities

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