CVE-2020-15611CWE-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
94.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in CentOS Web Panel means attackers can run code as root with zero authentication! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and start cooking in the kitchen without a reservation — chaos might ensue! This vulnerability allows attackers to send a bad recipe right into the server's kitchen, turning the whole meal on its head. An attacker could gain complete control over the server, executing any command they want, which could lead to data theft, service interruptions, or worse. The potential damage is absolutely devastating — just like a rogue chef serving up a mystery dish that poisons the entire restaurant!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and start cooking in the kitchen without a reservation — chaos might ensue! This vulnerability allows attackers to send a bad recipe right into the server's kitchen, turning the whole meal on its head. This vulnerability exists in the ajax_dashboard.php file, where a failure to validate the 'service_restart' parameter allows attackers to execute arbitrary system calls without needing to authenticate first. It's a critical oversight that exposes the server to severe risks.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over the server, executing any command they want, which could lead to data theft, service interruptions, or worse. The potential damage is absolutely devastating — just like a rogue chef serving up a mystery dish that poisons the entire restaurant! Immediately patch your CentOS Web Panel to version e17.0.9.8.924 or higher to close this vulnerability. Additionally, audit your server configurations and monitor for any unusual activity. Quick action is essential! You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and you'll have your systems secured 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
0.08316 · 94.9th 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