CVE-2023-53911
Medium
Description
Textpattern CMS 4.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the article excerpt field that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can insert JavaScript payloads into the excerpt, which will execute when the article is viewed by other users.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
ProductTextpattern
PublishedDec 17, 2025
First seenDec 17, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-79Cross-site scripting (XSS)
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| textpattern textpattern | 4.8.8 | — |
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