CVE-2025-48703

Name: CVE-2025-48703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-19T18:15:36.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48703 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1205 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the t_total parameter in a filemanager changePerm request. A valid non-root username must be known.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CWP (aka Control Web Panel or CentOS Web Panel) before 0.9.8.1205 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the t_total parameter in a filemanager changePerm request. A valid non-root username must be known.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

99.59%

99.9th 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 Nov 25, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Control-Webpanel	Webpanel	< 0.9.8.1205

References

https://fenrisk.com/rce-centos-webpanelExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://control-webpanel.com/changelogRelease Notes
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48703US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48703?

How severe is CVE-2025-48703?

CVE-2025-48703 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48703?

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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Source: NVD / NIST