CVE-2023-53894 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

phpfm 1.7.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to log in by exploiting loose type comparison in password hash validation. Attackers can craft specific password hashes beginning with 0e or 00e to bypass authentication and upload malicious PHP files to the server.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dulldusk	Phpfilemanager	1.7.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1390

References

https://www.dulldusk.com/phpfm/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51594ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpfm-authentication-bypass-via-type-juggliThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-53894?

CVE-2023-53894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). phpfm 1.7.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to log in by exploiting loose type comparison in password hash validation. Attackers can craft specific password hashe...

How severe is CVE-2023-53894?

CVE-2023-53894 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53894?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dulldusk Phpfilemanager.