CVE-2023-42121 Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Control Web Panel installations without authentication due to missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-42121?
CVE-2023-42121 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Control-Webpanel Webpanel, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42121?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Control-Webpanel Webpanel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42121 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-42121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42121 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Control-Webpanel Webpanel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2qh-hm8j-fx8m.