Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2023-42121Control Web Panel Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity missing authentication in Control Web Panel from Control Web Panel. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 79% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)9.8Critical

Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 20.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Control Web Panel	Control Web Panel	0.9.8.1152

Weakness: CWE-306 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-23-1478 x_research-advisory