Vulnerability · Published Dec 16, 2025 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2023-53895PimpMyLog 1.7.14 Improper Access Control via Account Creation Endpoint

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity security flaw in PimpMyLog from Pimpmylog. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical

Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.7% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pimpmylog	PimpMyLog	1.7.14

Weakness: CWE-285 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ExploitDB-51593 exploit
Pimp My Log Product Webpage product
Pimp My Log GitHub Repository product
VulnCheck Advisory: PimpMyLog 1.7.14 Improper Access Control via Account Creation Endpoint third-party-advisory