CVE-2023-53941: EasyPHP Webserver · OS Command Injection
Affects EasyPHP WebserverSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 6.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 93% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Easyphp EasyPHP Webserver | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict network access to the /index.php?zone=settings endpoint, ideally limiting it to trusted internal IP addresses only. 2. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules specifically designed to detect and block OS command injection patterns, particularly targeting the app_service_control parameter. 3. Monitor webserver logs and network traffic for unusual POST requests containing suspicious payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter. 4. Apply principle of least privilege to the webserver process to minimize the impact of any potential command execution. 5. If possible, disable or isolate EasyPHP Webserver 14.1 instances until a vendor patch or update is available. 6. Engage with Easyphp vendor support channels to obtain official patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability. 7. Conduct thorough security audits of all EasyPHP deployments to identify and remediate any exposure. 8. Educate development and operations teams about the risks of command injection and secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in the future. 9. Consider alternative webserver solutions with a stronger security posture if EasyPHP is not critical to operations. 10. Implement network segmentation to limit the reach of compromised hosts within the organizational environment.
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.