How severe is CVE-2023-53895?

CVE-2023-53895 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-53895 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53895?

CVE-2023-53895 affects Potsky Pimp My Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53895?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-53895 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53895 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60195.

When was CVE-2023-53895 published?

CVE-2023-53895 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53895

CVE-2023-53895 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Potsky Pimp My Log with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60195
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Potsky Pimp My Log
Published: 2025-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-53895?: CVE-2023-53895 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-53895 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53895?: CVE-2023-53895 affects Potsky Pimp My Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53895?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-53895 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53895 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60195.
When was CVE-2023-53895 published?: CVE-2023-53895 was published on 2025-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:potsky:pimp_my_log:1.7.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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