CVE-2023-53945

BrainyCP 1.0 Remote Code Execution via Authenticated Crontab Manipulation

Published Dec 19, 2025 CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:brainycp:brainycp:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Brainycp
Brainycp brainycp
Vendors & Products Brainycp
Brainycp brainycp
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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.
Title BrainyCP 1.0 Remote Code Execution via Authenticated Crontab Manipulation
Weaknesses CWE-78
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Apr 7, 2026, 2:08 PM
Reserved
Dec 16, 2025, 7:22 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Dec 19, 2025, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:46 AM