CVE-2023-53888
CVE-2023-53888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zomp Zomplog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-203421
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Zomp Zomplog
- Published:
- Last modified:
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 files (such as JavaScript) and rename them to .php via the saveE and rename actions, then execute the resulting PHP payload to run system commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53888?
- 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 files (such as JavaScript) and rename them to .php via the saveE and rename actions, then execute the resulting PHP payload to run system commands.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53888?
- CVE-2023-53888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-53888 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-53888?
- CVE-2023-53888 affects Zomp Zomplog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-53888?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-53888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-53888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203421.
- When was CVE-2023-53888 published?
- CVE-2023-53888 was published on 2025-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080616153330/http://zomp.nl/zomplog/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zomplog-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-manipulation
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zomp:zomplog:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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