CVE-2023-53904
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Stored XSS in Xenforo 2.2.13 Admin Smilie Category Title

Publication date: 2025-12-17

Last updated on: 2025-12-17

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Xenforo 2.2.13 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts through the smilie category title parameter. Attackers can create a smilie category with a malicious script that will execute when the admin panel is loaded, potentially enabling further client-side attacks.
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Published
2025-12-17
Last Modified
2025-12-17
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2023-53904
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xenforo xenforo *
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CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Xenforo 2.2.13. It allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts via the smilie category title parameter. When the admin panel loads, the malicious script executes, potentially enabling further client-side attacks.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to execution of malicious scripts in the admin panel, which may allow attackers to perform further client-side attacks. This could compromise the security of the administrative interface and potentially lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

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