CVE-2019-14246

Name: CVE-2019-14246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-21T19:15:13.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker to discover phpMyAdmin passwords (of any user in /etc/passwd) via an attacker account.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker to discover phpMyAdmin passwords (of any user in /etc/passwd) via an attacker account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.22%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Centos-Webpanel	Centos Web Panel	0.9.8.851

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-WebPanel.com-CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-WebPanel.com-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://centos-webpanel.com/changelog-cwp7Release Notes
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-WebPanel.com-CentOS-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154156/CentOS-WebPanel.com-Control-Web-Panel-CWP-0.9.8.851-phpMyAdmin-Password-Change.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://centos-webpanel.com/changelog-cwp7Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14246?

In CentOS-WebPanel.com (aka CWP) CentOS Web Panel 0.9.8.851, an insecure object reference allows an attacker to discover phpMyAdmin passwords (of any user in /etc/passwd) via an attacker account.

How severe is CVE-2019-14246?

CVE-2019-14246 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14246?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-14246?

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Source: NVD / NIST