CVE-2023-53888
Zomplog 3.9 Remote Code Execution via Authenticated File Manipulation
Description
Zomplog 3.9 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code through file manipulation endpoints. Attackers can upload malicious JavaScript files, rename them to PHP, and execute system commands by exploiting the saveE and rename actions in the application.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 15, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 24, 2025, 6:11 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Restrict file uploads to trusted types.
- Sanitize all user-supplied filenames.
- Validate file content before saving.
- Disable remote code execution features.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-53888 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53888.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://web.archive.org/web/20080616153330/http://zomp.nl/zomplog/ | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zomplog-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-manipulation | Third Party Advisory Exploit |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE-2023-53888 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:zomp:zomplog:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://web.archive.org/web/20080616153330/http://zomp.nl/zomplog/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zomplog-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-manipulation Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Zomplog 3.9 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code through file manipulation endpoints. Attackers can upload malicious JavaScript files, rename them to PHP, and execute system commands by exploiting the saveE and rename actions in the application. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://web.archive.org/web/20080616153330/http://zomp.nl/zomplog/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zomplog-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-manipulation