CVE-2020-15434: (0Day) CentOS Web Panel ajax_php_pecl canal 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 ajaxphppecl.php. When parsing the canal 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-9745.
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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 ajaxphppecl.php. When parsing the canal 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-2020-15434?
CVE-2020-15434 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15434?
To resolve CVE-2020-15434, update your CentOS Web Panel to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-15434?
CVE-2020-15434 affects installations of CentOS Web Panel version cwp-e17.0.9.8.923.
Can CVE-2020-15434 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2020-15434 can be exploited without authentication by remote attackers.
What specific file contains the flaw in CVE-2020-15434?
The specific flaw in CVE-2020-15434 exists within the ajax_php_pecl.php file.