CVE-2023-53888

Name: CVE-2023-53888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-15T21:15:51.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53888 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zomp	Zomplog	3.9

References

https://web.archive.org/web/20080616153330/http://zomp.nl/zomplog/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zomplog-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-manipulationExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53888?

How severe is CVE-2023-53888?

CVE-2023-53888 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53888?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST