Auth bypass in Pimpmylog
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.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (50.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 50th percentile — 50.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Pimpmylog — versions 1.7.14
- Potsky Pimp My Log — versions 1.7.14
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ExploitDB-51593 (Exploit, exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- Pimp My Log Product Webpage (Product, product)
- Pimp My Log GitHub Repository (Product, product)
- VulnCheck Advisory: PimpMyLog 1.7.14 Improper Access Control via Account Creation Endpoint (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53895?
- CVE-2023-53895 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pimpmylog, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-12-16.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53895?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.