CVE-2023-53900CWE-79

Spip 4.1.10 Admin Account Spoofing via Malicious SVG Upload

Medium · published December 16, 2025

CVSS v4.0
4.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
23.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky file upload vulnerability lurks in Spip 4.1.10, letting attackers upload malicious SVG files that could redirect unsuspecting admins to dangerous URLs! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where someone slips a tainted menu item into the mix — if the chef isn’t paying attention, diners could end up with a nasty surprise after taking a bite! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to administrators unwittingly clicking on an SVG logo that redirects them to a harmful site, potentially jeopardizing sensitive information or compromising the system. It's not catastrophic, but it poses a significant risk if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone slips a tainted menu item into the mix — if the chef isn’t paying attention, diners could end up with a nasty surprise after taking a bite! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass file upload filters by using SVG files with embedded external links, ultimately enabling redirection to malicious URLs when clicked by administrators.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to administrators unwittingly clicking on an SVG logo that redirects them to a harmful site, potentially jeopardizing sensitive information or compromising the system. It's not catastrophic, but it poses a significant risk if left unaddressed! To mitigate this risk, ensure you update Spip to version 4.1.11 or later. Additionally, review and tighten your file upload validation rules to filter out potentially harmful file types effectively. Regular audits can also help catch similar vulnerabilities in the future! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your site, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
4.8 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
EPSS
0.00317 · 23.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2025-12-16T17:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 17:06Z
    Spip 4.1.10 Admin Account Spoofing via Malicious SVG Upload
    cvelistv5