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CVE-2023-53945

Brainycp remote code execution

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.11%
  1. Published19 Dec 2025

Description

BrainyCP 1.0 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows logged-in users to inject arbitrary commands through the crontab configuration interface. Attackers can exploit the crontab endpoint by adding a malicious command that spawns a reverse shell to a specified IP and port.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Brainycp1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53945 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53945 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.11%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53945?

CVE-2023-53945 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-53945?

Affected products include Brainycp.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53945?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.