CVE-2020-15421

Description

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_mod_security.php. When parsing the check_ip 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-9707.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-738/	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15421?: CVE-2020-15421 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15421?: To fix CVE-2020-15421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15421 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-15421 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15421?: CVE-2020-15421 affects CentOS Web Panel CentOS Web Panel.

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Description

Category

CWE-78 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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