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.

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CVE-2020-15434

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CWE

28/7/2020

4/8/2024

21/2/2025

CVE-2020-15434: (0Day) CentOS Web Panel ajax_php_pecl canal 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_php_pecl.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.

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-20-751/

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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