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CVE-2023-53895

CRITICAL

9.8

Description

PimpMyLog 1.7.14 contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows remote attackers to create admin accounts without authorization through the configuration endpoint. Attackers can exploit the unsanitized username field to inject malicious JavaScript, create a hidden backdoor account, and potentially access sensitive server-side log information and environmental variables.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score9.8

SeverityCRITICAL

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published12/16/2025

Last Modified12/30/2025

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

potsky:pimp_my_log

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

https://github.com/potsky/PimpMyLog(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51593(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.pimpmylog.com/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pimpmylog-improper-access-control-via-account-creation-endpoint(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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