CVE-2023-53915: Zenphoto 1.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to injec

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-53915 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting zenphoto. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Zenphoto 1.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by inserting HTML content into album descriptions. Attackers can create albums with malicious iframe or script tags in the description field that execute when users view the album page.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: zenphoto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-17 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zenphoto zenphoto DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zenphoto sudo apt install zenphoto=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo apt-mark hold zenphoto

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

dnf --showduplicates list zenphoto sudo dnf downgrade zenphoto-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add zenphoto

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-2023-53915?

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

Is CVE-2023-53915 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53915 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-2023-53915 affect?

CVE-2023-53915 affects zenphoto. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Zenphoto 1.6 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by inserting HTML content into album descriptions. Attackers can create albums with malicious iframe or script

How urgent is CVE-2023-53915?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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