CVE-2020-15420 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-el7-0.9.8.891. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within loader_ajax.php. When parsing the line parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9259.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Control-Webpanel	Webpanel	0.9.8.891

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-737/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-737/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15420?

CVE-2020-15420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-el7-0.9.8.891. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ...

How severe is CVE-2020-15420?

CVE-2020-15420 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15420?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Control-Webpanel Webpanel.