CVE-2023-53895

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.

CVSS v3 9.8 CRITICAL

9.8^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/potsky/PimpMyLog	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51593	Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.pimpmylog.com/	Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pimpmylog-improper-access-control-via-account-creation-endpoint	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:potsky:pimp_my_log:1.7.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-16 17:16

Updated : 2025-12-30 18:45

NVD link : CVE-2023-53895

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53895

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53895

JSON object : View

Products Affected

potsky

pimp_my_log

CWE

CWE-285

Improper Authorization

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