CVE-2023-25132CWE-434

Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business

Critical · published April 24, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PowerPanel could let attackers execute OS commands with ease — it’s like giving a stranger a master key to your entire system! 🔥 Picture a hotel where anyone can slip a random package behind the reception desk without anyone checking what’s inside. That’s how this vulnerability works: it allows malicious files to be uploaded without proper restrictions, opening the door for attackers to execute harmful commands. With this critical flaw, an attacker could potentially take full control over the system. Imagine them sneaking in, executing commands, and wreaking havoc — they could steal sensitive data, install malware, or even shut down the entire operation. This isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a serious threat to your entire infrastructure!

Put simply

Picture a hotel where anyone can slip a random package behind the reception desk without anyone checking what’s inside. That’s how this vulnerability works: it allows malicious files to be uploaded without proper restrictions, opening the door for attackers to execute harmful commands. CVE-2023-25132 allows for unrestricted uploads of files with dangerous types in the PowerPanel Business suite, affecting multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and MacOS. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by exploiting unspecified vectors.

What to do

With this critical flaw, an attacker could potentially take full control over the system. Imagine them sneaking in, executing commands, and wreaking havoc — they could steal sensitive data, install malware, or even shut down the entire operation. This isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a serious threat to your entire infrastructure! To safeguard your systems, immediately update to the latest version of PowerPanel, which addresses this vulnerability. Also, implement stringent file upload controls to ensure that only safe file types can be uploaded. Regularly audit your file handling processes for extra peace of mind! You've got this! Secure your systems and take action now to protect against this vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01118 · 65.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-04-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 00:00Z
    Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business
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