CVE-2020-15429CWE-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

🚨 A shocking flaw in CentOS Web Panel allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code—like handing a stranger your house keys and not realizing it! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery driver who doesn’t check the address and just drops packages anywhere. The ajax_crons.php file is the route that lets an unauthenticated user send commands straight to the system, without any checks in place! An attacker could gain full control over your system, execute malicious commands, and even access sensitive data—all while you’re blissfully unaware. This vulnerability is like opening your front door wide to a burglar and saying, 'Come on in!'

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who doesn’t check the address and just drops packages anywhere. The ajax_crons.php file is the route that lets an unauthenticated user send commands straight to the system, without any checks in place! This vulnerability enables remote code execution due to improper validation of user input in ajax_crons.php. The attacker can execute commands as the root user, posing a severe security risk.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over your system, execute malicious commands, and even access sensitive data—all while you’re blissfully unaware. This vulnerability is like opening your front door wide to a burglar and saying, 'Come on in!' To safeguard your system, patch to version 17.0.9.8.924 or later immediately. Additionally, review access controls and ensure proper validation mechanisms are in place within your applications. You've got this! Secure your system now, and you'll be one step closer to achieving your security hero status! 🛡️

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
    cvelistv5