CVE-2023-53902: WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53902 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting websitebaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php with directory traversal sequences to delete files outside the intended directory.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: websitebaker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-16 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

websitebaker websitebaker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.13.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.13.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy websitebaker || rpm -q websitebaker || websitebaker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.13.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison websitebaker sudo apt install websitebaker=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.13.3> sudo apt-mark hold websitebaker

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

dnf --showduplicates list websitebaker sudo dnf downgrade websitebaker-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.13.3> sudo dnf versionlock add websitebaker

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-2023-53902?

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

Is CVE-2023-53902 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53902 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-2023-53902 affect?

CVE-2023-53902 affects websitebaker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). WebsiteBaker 2.13.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by manipulating directory path parameters. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to /admin/media/delete.php wit

How urgent is CVE-2023-53902?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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