CVE-2022-1509CWE-77

Command Injection Vulnerability in hestiacp/hestiacp

Critical · published April 28, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single command can turn the tide! This command injection vulnerability in HestiaCP lets an authenticated user with low privileges execute arbitrary code with root access. 🔥 Think of it like a construction worker who has the keys to the supply room but finds a way to break into the main office—suddenly, they can access sensitive blueprints and change the entire project. This flaw allows attackers to execute dangerous commands as if they were the boss! With this vulnerability, a low-privileged attacker could run any command they wish—imagine a malicious actor deleting critical files, altering configurations, or even installing malware. The potential chaos is absolutely devastating, as they can exploit the system's trust to gain full control!

Put simply

Think of it like a construction worker who has the keys to the supply room but finds a way to break into the main office—suddenly, they can access sensitive blueprints and change the entire project. This flaw allows attackers to execute dangerous commands as if they were the boss! This command injection flaw in the HestiaCP repository allows a low-privileged authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the root user, leading to severe security breaches.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a low-privileged attacker could run any command they wish—imagine a malicious actor deleting critical files, altering configurations, or even installing malware. The potential chaos is absolutely devastating, as they can exploit the system's trust to gain full control! Immediately upgrade HestiaCP to version 1.5.12 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review user permissions to ensure that only trusted users have access rights. Regularly audit your system for any unusual activity to stay ahead of potential threats. You've got this! Take action now, and you can lock this down effectively. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04532 · 91.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2022-04-28T10:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 10:05Z
    Command Injection Vulnerability in hestiacp/hestiacp
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