CVE-2023-53941CWE-78

EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 Remote Code Execution

Critical · published December 18, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An OS command injection vulnerability in EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 lets attackers run arbitrary system commands with a simple crafted POST request! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen will cook anything someone writes on a blank order form without verifying it — if a hacker knows the right recipe, they could serve themselves anything they want from the back! This is absolutely devastating! An unauthenticated attacker could send malicious commands and gain administrative access, potentially taking control of your entire server. The stakes are high — they could read sensitive data, alter configurations, or even wipe everything clean!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen will cook anything someone writes on a blank order form without verifying it — if a hacker knows the right recipe, they could serve themselves anything they want from the back! The vulnerability stems from the app_service_control parameter in POST requests to /index.php?zone=settings, which allows for OS command injection without any authentication checks. This means attackers can execute commands as if they were administrators.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An unauthenticated attacker could send malicious commands and gain administrative access, potentially taking control of your entire server. The stakes are high — they could read sensitive data, alter configurations, or even wipe everything clean! To protect your systems, immediately patch EasyPHP Webserver to the latest version. Additionally, consider implementing input validation for all parameters and monitoring logs for unusual activity to catch any attempts before they cause damage. You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your server and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.06387 · 93.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-12-18T19:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 19:53Z
    EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 Remote Code Execution
    cvelistv5