CVE-2020-15612: (0Day) CentOS Web Panel ajax_ftp_manager userLogin 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 ajaxftpmanager.php. When parsing the userLogin 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-9737.
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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 ajaxftpmanager.php. When parsing the userLogin 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-2020-15612?
CVE-2020-15612 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution without authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15612?
To mitigate CVE-2020-15612, upgrade your CentOS Web Panel to the latest patched version provided by the vendor.
Which versions of CentOS Web Panel are affected by CVE-2020-15612?
CVE-2020-15612 affects CentOS Web Panel version 0.9.8.923.
What attack vector is used in CVE-2020-15612?
CVE-2020-15612 can be exploited through the ajax_ftp_manager.php script, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-15612?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-15612, making it more dangerous.