CVE-2021-31324

The unprivileged user portal part of CentOS Web Panel is affected by a Command Injection vulnerability leading to root Remote Code Execution

published May 18, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
35%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Unprivileged user access lets attackers pull off a sneaky command injection in CentOS Web Panel, potentially leading to root Remote Code Execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where an unverified diner can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking up whatever they want, totally bypassing the head chef! 🍳 If exploited, an attacker could gain root access, allowing them to run any command on the server as if they owned it. This means they could access sensitive data, install malware, or even take the entire system down—yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where an unverified diner can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking up whatever they want, totally bypassing the head chef! 🍳 This vulnerability allows an unprivileged user to inject commands that execute with root privileges due to insufficient input validation in the user portal of CentOS Web Panel.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain root access, allowing them to run any command on the server as if they owned it. This means they could access sensitive data, install malware, or even take the entire system down—yikes! To mitigate this risk, ensure you update to the latest version of CentOS Web Panel as soon as it becomes available. Also, review user permissions and restrict access where possible to minimize exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.34619 · 98.4th percentile
Published
2021-05-18T19:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAY 19:43Z
    The unprivileged user portal part of CentOS Web Panel is affected by a Command Injection vulnerability leading to root Remote Code Execution
    cvelistv5