CVE-2023-53895

PimpMyLog 1.7.14 Improper Access Control via Account Creation Endpoint

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.

Affected

Pimpmylog · PimpMyLog

CVSS v4.0 VULNCHECK

9.3 CRITICALCVSS:4.0/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

CVSS v3.1 VULNCHECK

9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 51st percentile

Published

2025-12-16

Updated

2026-07-15

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51593

Security advisories

• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pimpmylog-improper-access-control-via-account-creati…
• potsky/PimpMyLog
• https://www.pimpmylog.com

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry