CVE-2020-15426CWE-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
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can potentially run any command on your system, no authentication needed! Just a quick trip through ajax_migration_cpanel.php and they’re in. 🔥 Think of your server like a restaurant kitchen, and this vulnerability is a chef who has no protocol for checking the orders at the pass. If someone shouts out an ingredient, the chef just tosses it in without question, leading to a chaotic mix of flavors—and a recipe for disaster! Once exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, opening the door to devastating consequences like data theft, system manipulation, or even a complete takeover of the server. This is a serious risk that can turn your server into a playground for malicious actors in no time.

Put simply

Think of your server like a restaurant kitchen, and this vulnerability is a chef who has no protocol for checking the orders at the pass. If someone shouts out an ingredient, the chef just tosses it in without question, leading to a chaotic mix of flavors—and a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability exists in CentOS Web Panel version cwp-e17.0.9.8.923, stemming from failure to properly validate the 'serverip' parameter in ajax_migration_cpanel.php before executing system calls. As a result, attackers can inject commands directly into the system.

What to do

Once exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, opening the door to devastating consequences like data theft, system manipulation, or even a complete takeover of the server. This is a serious risk that can turn your server into a playground for malicious actors in no time. Immediate action is required! Upgrade to the latest version of CentOS Web Panel to mitigate this risk. Additionally, review your server configurations and disable any unnecessary modules to limit exposure. Don’t wait—secure your system now! You’ve got this! With these steps, your server will be much safer 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
0.08083 · 94.8th 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
    cvelistv5