Vulnerability Description
In CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1107, an unauthenticated attacker can use %00 bytes to cause /user/loader.php to register an arbitrary API key, as demonstrated by a /user/loader.php?api=1&scripts= .%00./.%00./api/account_new_create&acc=guadaapi URI. Any number of %00 instances can be used, e.g., .%00%00%00./.%00%00%00./api/account_new_create could also be used for the scripts parameter.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Control-Webpanel | Webpanel | < 0.9.8.1107 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://control-webpanel.com/changelogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://octagon.net/blog/2022/01/22/cve-2021-45467-cwp-centos-web-panel-preauth-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://control-webpanel.com/changelogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://octagon.net/blog/2022/01/22/cve-2021-45467-cwp-centos-web-panel-preauth-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-45467?
CVE-2021-45467 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1107, an unauthenticated attacker can use %00 bytes to cause /user/loader.php to register an arbitrary API key, as demonstrated by a /us...
How severe is CVE-2021-45467?
CVE-2021-45467 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-2021-45467?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Control-Webpanel Webpanel.