Is CVE-2023-53941 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-53941 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-53941 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-53941 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-53941?

CVE-2023-53941 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-53941

CWE-78Published: December 18, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting malicious payloads through the app_service_control parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to /index.php?zone=settings with crafted app_service_control values to execute commands with administrative privileges.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 is vulnerable to OS command injection via the app_service_control parameter. Unauthenticated attackers can send malicious POST requests to execute system commands with administrative privileges. This is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not included in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade EasyPHP Webserver to a version that addresses this command injection flaw or restrict access to the affected administrative interface.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-53941 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.