What is the severity of CVE-2023-42120?

CVE-2023-42120 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How does CVE-2023-42120 work?

CVE-2023-42120 exploits a command injection vulnerability in the dns_zone_editor functionality of Control Web Panel.

What software is affected by CVE-2023-42120?

CVE-2023-42120 affects installations of Control Web Panel, particularly those with the dns_zone_editor feature.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42120?

To address CVE-2023-42120, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Control Web Panel.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-42120?

Yes, CVE-2023-42120 requires authentication to exploit the command injection vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-42120

high

8.8

CWE

78 77

3/5/2024

4/6/2024

21/2/2025

CVE-2023-42120: (0Day) Control Web Panel dns_zone_editor Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Control Web Panel dns_zone_editor Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the dns_zone_editor module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of 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-20581.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CentOS Web Panel

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1477/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42120?
CVE-2023-42120 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How does CVE-2023-42120 work?
CVE-2023-42120 exploits a command injection vulnerability in the dns_zone_editor functionality of Control Web Panel.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-42120?
CVE-2023-42120 affects installations of Control Web Panel, particularly those with the dns_zone_editor feature.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42120?
To address CVE-2023-42120, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Control Web Panel.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-42120?
Yes, CVE-2023-42120 requires authentication to exploit the command injection vulnerability.

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