CVE-2022-44877
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.99%
Last modified
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
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Control-Webpanel | Webpanel | < 0.9.8.1147 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170388/Control-Web-Panel-7-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170820/Control-Web-Panel-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171725/Control-Web-Panel-7-CWP7-0.9.8.1147-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170388/Control-Web-Panel-7-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170820/Control-Web-Panel-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171725/Control-Web-Panel-7-CWP7-0.9.8.1147-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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