CVE-2020-15608CWE-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 sneaky flaw in ajax_dashboard.php lets attackers run wild on your server without needing a password! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver who gets to choose what packages to drop off at your door without ever needing to show ID — a recipe for chaos! 📦 This means an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to catastrophic consequences like stealing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even taking full control of your server. The potential damage is absolutely devastating, especially since this can all happen without any authentication. Who wouldn't want to prevent that kind of disaster? 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who gets to choose what packages to drop off at your door without ever needing to show ID — a recipe for chaos! 📦 The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the ai_service parameter, allowing an attacker to execute system calls directly, which can lead to full remote code execution with root privileges on CentOS Web Panel cwp-e17.0.9.8.923.

What to do

This means an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to catastrophic consequences like stealing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even taking full control of your server. The potential damage is absolutely devastating, especially since this can all happen without any authentication. Who wouldn't want to prevent that kind of disaster? 😱 To mitigate this risk, immediately patch your system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, review your server's configurations and ensure strict input validation on all user-supplied parameters. Don't wait—secure your server now! 🛡️ You can tackle this! Follow these steps, and you'll lock down your system in no time. You've got this! 🙌

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
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