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CVE-2023-53895 (GCVE-0-2023-53895)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-16 17:06 – Updated: 2025-12-18 20:53
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Title
PimpMyLog 1.7.14 Improper Access Control via Account Creation Endpoint
Summary
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.
CWE
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Pimpmylog PimpMyLog Affected: 1.7.14
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Credits
thoughtfault
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