CVE-2023-42121
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CVE-2023-42121 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Control Web Panel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of authentication within the web interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of a valid CWP user. Was ZDI-CAN-20582.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Control-Webpanel | Webpanel | 0.9.8.1152 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1478/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1478/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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