CVE-2020-15621: (0Day) CentOS Web Panel ajax_mail_autoreply email SQL Injection Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 ajaxmailautoreply.php. When parsing the email parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9711.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of CentOS Web Panel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within ajaxmailautoreply.php. When parsing the email parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Control-webpanel Webpanel=0.9.8.923
CentOS Web Panel CentOS Web Panel

Event History

Jul 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-15621.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15621?

The severity of CVE-2020-15621 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-15621?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-15621 by sending a specifically crafted request to the affected installation of CentOS Web Panel.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-15621?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-15621.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-15621?

To fix CVE-2020-15621, it is recommended to update CentOS Web Panel to the latest version available.

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