CVE-2023-43871

MEDIUM

WBCE CMS 1.6.1 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PDF File Upload

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-43871. PoCs published by sromanhu.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository describes a file upload vulnerability in WBCE v1.6.1, where a PDF file with hidden XSS can be uploaded via the Media section. The writeup includes steps and screenshots demonstrating the exploit but lacks actual exploit code.

Description

A File upload vulnerability in WBCE v.1.6.1 allows a local attacker to upload a pdf file with hidden Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP
by sromanhu · poc
https://github.com/sromanhu/CVE-2023-43871-WBCE-Arbitrary-File-Upload--XSS---Media

The repository describes a file upload vulnerability in WBCE v1.6.1, where a PDF file with hidden XSS can be uploaded via the Media section. The writeup includes steps and screenshots demonstrating the exploit but lacks actual exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 80%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WBCE v1.6.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Access to the WBCE admin panel · Ability to upload files via the Media section
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 5.4
EPSS 0.0042
EPSS Percentile 33.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
wbce/wbce_cms 1.6.1
Published Sep 28, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026