CVE-2020-15431: (0Day) CentOS Web Panel ajax_crons user Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 ajaxcrons.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.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ajaxcrons.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.
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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.