8.6
HIGH CVSS 4.0
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. 15, 2025, 10:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Prevent code execution by restricting file upload types and sanitizing filenames.
  • Restrict file uploads to trusted types.
  • Sanitize all user-supplied filenames.
  • Validate file content before saving.
  • Disable remote code execution features.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53888 vulnerability over time.

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  • 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
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.6
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