CVE-2023-53941 EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 Remote Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary system commands with administrative privileges via the app_service_control parameter in EasyPHP Webserver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-53941?
CVE-2023-53941 is a critical command injection vulnerability in EasyPHP Webserver, published on 18 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
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.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53941?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Easyphp Webserver.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53941?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53941 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2023-53941 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53941 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfch-mrxg-f2gq.