CVE-2023-53895
PimpMyLog 1.7.14 Improper Access Control via Account Creation Endpoint
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 16, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 16, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | NONE | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply vendor patches or updates for PimpMyLog.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
- Restrict access to the configuration endpoint.
- Review and secure user account creation processes.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pimpmylog-improper-access-control-via-account-creation-endpoint -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://github.com/potsky/PimpMyLog Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51593 Added Reference https://www.pimpmylog.com/