CVE-2018-18322

CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.480 has Command Injection via shell metacharacters in the admin/index.php service_start, service_restart…

published October 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
15%
Percentile
96.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection lurks in CentOS Web Panel that could let an attacker manipulate services with just a few sneaky characters! 🛠️ Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky customer can change the chef's orders without anyone noticing — a simple tweak in the right spot and they get whatever they want! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could take control of server services, executing any command they desire. This could lead to unauthorized access or even total server compromise, creating a real mess for administrators! 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky customer can change the chef's orders without anyone noticing — a simple tweak in the right spot and they get whatever they want! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows command injection through shell metacharacters in parameters like service_start and service_restart, enabling malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of server services, executing any command they desire. This could lead to unauthorized access or even total server compromise, creating a real mess for administrators! 😱 To secure your system, update to the latest version of CentOS Web Panel. It's also crucial to sanitize all input parameters to prevent such command injections in the future. Regularly reviewing your server security configurations will help keep this kind of threat at bay! 🔒 You've got this! By taking these steps, you're well on your way to fortifying your server against sneaky attacks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.15141 · 96.7th percentile
Published
2018-10-15T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 OCT 07:00Z
    CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.480 has Command Injection via shell metacharacters in the admin/index.php service_start, service_restart…
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