CVE-2023-25133CWE-269

Improper privilege management vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business

Critical · published April 24, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single improper privilege management flaw in PowerPanel could let attackers execute any command on your system—it's like giving a stranger the keys to your entire office! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen without being checked, tampering with recipes, or messing with the cash register. In this case, the default.cmd file is that unmonitored kitchen door, leaving your system vulnerable to all sorts of culinary chaos! An attacker could remotely execute operating system commands, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data and potentially wreaking havoc on your system. With the right command, they could take control, alter settings, or even bring your operations to a screeching halt—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen without being checked, tampering with recipes, or messing with the cash register. In this case, the default.cmd file is that unmonitored kitchen door, leaving your system vulnerable to all sorts of culinary chaos! This vulnerability exists in the default.cmd file of various PowerPanel applications, allowing unauthorized users to execute commands remotely due to inadequate privilege management. It affects versions 4.8.6 and earlier across multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

What to do

An attacker could remotely execute operating system commands, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data and potentially wreaking havoc on your system. With the right command, they could take control, alter settings, or even bring your operations to a screeching halt—absolutely devastating! Immediately patch to the latest version of PowerPanel, which addresses this critical vulnerability. Review your privilege management policies and audit access rights to ensure no unnecessary permissions are granted. Don't delay—secure your systems now! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can bolster your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

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
0.01034 · 63.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2023-04-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 APR 00:00Z
    Improper privilege management vulnerability in CyberPower PowerPanel Business
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