What is the severity of CVE-2020-15431?

CVE-2020-15431 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15431?

To fix CVE-2020-15431, update your CentOS Web Panel to the latest version beyond 0.9.8.923.

What software is affected by CVE-2020-15431?

CVE-2020-15431 affects CentOS Web Panel version 0.9.8.923.

Can CVE-2020-15431 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-15431 can be exploited remotely since authentication is not required.

What component of CentOS Web Panel contains the flaw in CVE-2020-15431?

The flaw in CVE-2020-15431 exists within the ajax_crons.php component when parsing the user parameter.

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CVE-2020-15431

critical

CWE

28/7/2020

4/8/2024

21/2/2025

CVE-2020-15431: (0Day) CentOS Web Panel ajax_crons user Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 28 2020(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel cwp-e17.0.9.8.923. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ajax_crons.php. When parsing the user 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-9740.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CentOS Web Panel	=0.9.8.923
CentOS Web Panel

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-748/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15431?
CVE-2020-15431 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15431?
To fix CVE-2020-15431, update your CentOS Web Panel to the latest version beyond 0.9.8.923.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-15431?
CVE-2020-15431 affects CentOS Web Panel version 0.9.8.923.
Can CVE-2020-15431 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-15431 can be exploited remotely since authentication is not required.
What component of CentOS Web Panel contains the flaw in CVE-2020-15431?
The flaw in CVE-2020-15431 exists within the ajax_crons.php component when parsing the user parameter.

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