CVE-2022-44877

Name: CVE-2022-44877
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-05T23:15:09.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44877 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. login/index.php in CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) 7 before 0.9.8.1147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

login/index.php in CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) 7 before 0.9.8.1147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

99.99%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Feb 7, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Control-Webpanel	Webpanel	< 0.9.8.1147

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170388/Control-Web-Panel-7-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170820/Control-Web-Panel-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171725/Control-Web-Panel-7-CWP7-0.9.8.1147-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/numanturle/c1e82c47f4cba24cff214e904c227386Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiLfSvc1SYYExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170388/Control-Web-Panel-7-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170820/Control-Web-Panel-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171725/Control-Web-Panel-7-CWP7-0.9.8.1147-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/numanturle/c1e82c47f4cba24cff214e904c227386Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiLfSvc1SYYExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-44877US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44877?

login/index.php in CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) 7 before 0.9.8.1147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the login parameter.

How severe is CVE-2022-44877?

CVE-2022-44877 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44877?

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-2022-44877?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST