CVE-2023-53904

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
ProductXenforo
PublishedDec 17, 2025
First seenDec 17, 2025

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Xenforo Xenforo2.2.13—

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