CVE-2021-45467: Critical severity centos web panel vulnerability

Published Dec 26, 2022
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Updated

In CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1107, an unauthenticated attacker can use %00 bytes to cause /user/loader.php to register an arbitrary API key, as demonstrated by a /user/loader.php?api=1&scripts= .%00./.%00./api/accountnewcreate&acc=guadaapi URI. Any number of %00 instances can be used, e.g., .%00%00%00./.%00%00%00./api/accountnewcreate could also be used for the scripts parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Control-webpanel Webpanel<0.9.8.1107

Event History

Dec 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45467?

CVE-2021-45467 has a high severity due to the potential for unauthenticated attackers to register arbitrary API keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-45467?

To fix CVE-2021-45467, upgrade CWP to version 0.9.8.1107 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-45467?

CVE-2021-45467 affects Control Web Panel (CWP) versions before 0.9.8.1107.

4

Can CVE-2021-45467 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-45467 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker via specially crafted requests.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2021-45467 facilitate?

CVE-2021-45467 facilitates the registration of arbitrary API keys, potentially allowing unauthorized access to CWP resources.

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