CVE-2020-15422CWE-78

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-e17.0.9.8.923

Critical · published July 28, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
8%
Percentile
95.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Authentication is off the table, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! This CVE-2020-15422 flaw in CentOS Web Panel lets attackers execute arbitrary code like they own the place - and they don’t even need a password! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can walk in and whip up whatever dish they want without a chef's hat or permission. It’s a recipe for disaster when the wrong hands are in charge! An attacker could stroll right into your server and execute ANY code they desire, potentially wreaking havoc on your entire system! This means they could access sensitive data, modify files, or even seize control as the root user – absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can walk in and whip up whatever dish they want without a chef's hat or permission. It’s a recipe for disaster when the wrong hands are in charge! The flaw lies in how the ajax_mod_security.php file processes the 'archivo' parameter, failing to validate input before executing system calls. This oversight allows a remote attacker to run arbitrary commands on the server without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could stroll right into your server and execute ANY code they desire, potentially wreaking havoc on your entire system! This means they could access sensitive data, modify files, or even seize control as the root user – absolutely devastating! Immediately patch your installation to version cwp-e17.0.9.8.924 to close this gaping hole! Additionally, review your configuration to ensure no unnecessary services are exposed. Don’t forget to monitor server logs for any suspicious activity post-patch. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll shore up your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08411 · 95.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2020-07-28T17:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JUL 17:01Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-e17.0.9.8.923
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