CVE-2023-53876

low-risk
Published 2025-12-15

Academy LMS 6.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious SVG files with stored cross-site scripting payloads. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the profile avatar upload feature by modifying file extensions and embedding executable JavaScript code.

Do I need to act?

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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.4/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Academy Lms

Affected Vendors

Creativeitem

References (4)

Product https://academylms.net/
Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51702
Third Party Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/academy-lms-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerabi...
Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51702
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal