CVE-2023-53888: zomplog Code Injection — Exploit

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 malicious JavaScript files, rename them to PHP, and execute system commands by exploiting the saveE and rename actions in the application.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zomp	zomplog	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zomplog-remote-code-execution-via-authenticated-file-manipulation https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51624

Other References

https://web.archive.org/web/20080616153330/http://zomp.nl/zomplog/

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 malicious JavaScript files, rename them to PHP, and execute system commands by exploiting the saveE and rename actions in the application. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53888? +

CVE-2023-53888 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53888? +

CVE-2023-53888 affects products from zomp, specifically: zomplog. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53888? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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